Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 2521: Firefighters - As introduced, increases from one year to two years post the duration of employment, the period of which a criminal background required as a condition of employment as a paid or volunteer fire protection personnel, or applicant for such position, must be maintained by the employer. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 50 and Title 68.

In committee Last action April 9, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.

Plain-language summary

HB 2521 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Firefighters - As introduced, increases from one year to two years post the duration of employment, the period of which a criminal background required as a condition of employment as a paid or volunteer fire protection personnel, or applicant for such position, must be maintained by the employer. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 50 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Greg Vital (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Sponsor(s) Added.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Greg Vital (Republican).