SB1651 amends Tennessee law to prioritize funding for county-wide volunteer fire departments.
SB1651 amends Tennessee Code to prioritize funding for county-wide volunteer fire departments. It mandates that county governing bodies allocate funds to volunteer fire departments, ensuring they receive at least the same level of funding as the sheriff's department. The bill also specifies that these departments must be recognized by the state fire marshal's office and classified by the Tennessee Fire Incident Reporting System. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.
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