HB0310

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51 and Title 50, Chapter 6, relative to post-traumatic stress disorder in first responders.

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HB0310 amends Tennessee law to include law enforcement officers and emergency medical responders in the definition of first responders for.

HB0310 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51 and Title 50, Chapter 6, to expand the definition of first responders to include law enforcement officers and emergency medical responders. This change ensures that these professionals are covered under the state's post-traumatic stress disorder benefits. The bill also updates the definition of "employer" to include entities that employ these responders. The amendments take effect on July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Pub. Ch. 480

May 27, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

May 21, 2025

Signed by Governor.