SB2216Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-50-119 and Title 68, Chapter 102, relative to public safety employees.
Introduced by Page Walley, District 26
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
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
April 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · March 3, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Jeff Yarbro | 21 | Yes |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | Yes |
| Edward Jackson | 25 | Yes |
| Page Walley | 26 | Yes |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
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