SB1907 amends Tennessee law to include electrical linemen as emergency responders.
SB1907 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to redefine "emergency responder" to include electrical linemen. This change applies to various titles, including Title 5, Title 6, Title 7, Chapter 51, Title 8, and Title 50. An electrical lineman is defined as an individual who installs, maintains, or repairs electrical transmission and power distribution systems and is employed by a local government or a contractor for such work. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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