HB2521In Committee

Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 50 and Title 68.

Tennessee HB2521 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to extend the period during which employers must maintain criminal background checks for paid or volunteer fire protection personnel from one year to two years following the duration of employment. This change affects employers of fire protection personnel and applicants for such positions. Key provisions include the updated timeframe for retaining criminal background information as a condition of employment.

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Overview

Tennessee HB2521 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to extend the period during which employers must maintain criminal background checks for paid or volunteer fire protection personnel from one year to two years following the duration of employment. This change affects employers of fire protection personnel and applicants for such positions. Key provisions include the updated timeframe for retaining criminal background information as a condition of employment.

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Sponsor

Vital, Greg

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 3, 2026

Last Action

April 9, 2026

Re-ref. to Cities & Counties Subcommittee

Subjects
FirefightersProfessions and OccupationsFire Prevention and Investigation

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