HB1761Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-50-119 and Title 68, Chapter 102, relative to public safety employees.
Introduced by Ron Gant, District 94
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires this state's employee assistance program, including components for mental health and wellness, to be available to all active members of a volunteer fire department and all active volunteer members of a combination fire department; makes various other changes. - Amends TCA Section 8-50-119 and Title 68, Chapter 102.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
April 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · March 11, 2026
21
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
21 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
| Michele Carringer | 16 | Yes |
| Dave Wright | 19 | Yes |
| Dan Howell | 22 | Yes |
| Greg Martin | 26 | Yes |
| Tim Rudd | 34 | Yes |
| Dennis Powers | 36 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| Ed Butler | 41 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
Placed behind the budget
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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