Civil Emergencies - As enacted, requires a local emergency management agency to annually require all employees to receive training provided by TEMA on the Mutual Aid and Emergency and Disaster Assistance Agreement Act of 2004 and the Interlocal Cooperation Act; encourages the chief executive of each police department, sheriff's department, fire department, public works department, highway department, municipal utility, or county or municipal finance office that is a participating government entity to designate employees to receive the training provided by TEMA. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 58, Chapter 2 and Title 58, Chapter 8.

Latest action: Pub. Ch. 957

Voted 5/18/2026View source

Action history

5/18/2026Pub. Ch. 957

5/18/2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

5/7/2026Signed by Governor.

5/6/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.

5/5/2026Signed by Senate Speaker

4/30/2026Signed by H. Speaker

4/27/2026Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.

4/21/2026Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0

4/21/2026Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0886)

4/21/2026Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

Heard