HB1702

AN ACT relative to a study on emergency communications.

Complete·5/27/26

Tennessee HB1702 mandates a study on emergency communications systems, focusing on funding models, operational structures, and consolidation.

Tennessee HB1702 requires the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to conduct a comprehensive study on emergency communications systems. The study must analyze current funding models, compare them with other states, and evaluate the benefits and disadvantages of different operating structures. It will also include an organizational chart of all emergency communications districts (ECDs) and assess the feasibility of consolidating these districts, particularly in rural areas.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

12 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 27

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1103

Apr 22

House

Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/22/2026

Apr 22

House

H. Placed on Regular Calendar 2 for 4/22/2026