HB1464

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7, Chapter 51; Title 8 and Title 50, relative to electrical linemen.

Complete·5/15/26

Tennessee HB1464 amends state law to include electrical linemen as emergency responders.

Tennessee HB1464 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to redefine "electrical lineman" as an individual who installs, maintains, or repairs electrical transmission and power distribution systems and is employed by a local government or a contractor. The bill also updates state law to include electrical linemen as emergency responders, affecting their status and benefits. This act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 15

Pub. Ch. 942

May 15

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

May 7

Signed by Governor.