SB1907

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

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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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

11 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 31

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

May 15

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 942

Apr 24

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 22

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted