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House approves Rescue Squad Recognition Act requiring state authorization
Summary
Lawmakers passed HB 357 (substituted to SB 1110), which requires rescue squads to be recognized and authorized by the state fire marshal and directs the marshal, in consultation with stakeholders, to promulgate qualifying standards and rules.
The Tennessee House passed the Rescue Squad Recognition Act (HB 357, substituted to SB 1110), a measure that requires a municipality, county, political subdivision or nonprofit to be recognized and authorized by the state fire marshal to operate a rescue squad.
Chairman Powers described the bill and said the state fire marshal, in consultation with the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads and other stakeholders, must promulgate rules relative to standards and qualifications for becoming and remaining a rescue squad. The House finance, ways and means committee adopted an amendment updating an effective date before the body voted to pass the bill on third reading.
The presiding officer declared SB 1110 passed by constitutional majority and tabled the motion to reconsider. The measure directs the marshal and stakeholders to work on standards and qualifications and places rule-making responsibilities with the state fire marshal's office.
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