HB0357

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68, relative to rescue squads.

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Tennessee HB0357 establishes the Rescue Squad Recognition Act, requiring rescue squads to obtain a certificate of recognition from the state fire.

Tennessee HB0357, the Rescue Squad Recognition Act, mandates that rescue squads, defined as departments of municipalities, counties, political subdivisions, or nonprofit organizations offering rescue services, must obtain a valid certificate of recognition from the state fire marshal. This certificate is valid for three years and requires renewal. Nonprofit organizations must have at least 75% of their dedicated team volunteering for emergency response to qualify.

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Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

25 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

11:00 AM

House Government Operations Committee Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

History

Apr 28

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 782

Apr 6

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 23

House

Comp. SB subst.