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TN HB2394
TN HB2394AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38 and Title 68, Chapter 102, Part 3, relative to local funding of public safety departments.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, expresses the legislative intent that a county in which a county-wide fire department is established, or in which a volunteer fire department provides services, direct priority for the appropriation and allocation of county funds to fund the activities of the county-wide or volunteer fire department. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38 and Title 68, Chapter 102, Part 3.
AI Summary
This bill expresses the legislative intent that counties in Tennessee should prioritize funding for their fire departments, whether they are county-wide departments or volunteer fire departments that provide services to the entire county. Specifically, if a county establishes its own fire department, the county government should prioritize allocating funds from its general fund or other revenue sources to support that department's activities, aiming for a funding level at least equal to what is provided for the sheriff's department. Similarly, if a volunteer fire department serves the whole county and requests funding, the county government should also prioritize allocating funds to that volunteer department. A "volunteer fire department" is defined as one recognized by the state fire marshal's office and classified as volunteer by the Tennessee Fire Incident Reporting System (TFIRS). This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2394&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2394.pdf |
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