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

HB 2560: Civil Emergencies - As enacted, creates the department of Tennessee emergency management authority ("TEMA") to authorize the creation of local organizations for emergency management in the political subdivisions of the state, and to authorize cooperation with the federal government and the governments of other states. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 13; Title 16; Title 39; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 71.

Enacted Last action May 27, 2026: Pub. Ch. 1045

Plain-language summary

HB 2560 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil Emergencies - As enacted, creates the department of Tennessee emergency management authority ("TEMA") to authorize the creation of local organizations for emergency management in the political subdivisions of the state, and to authorize cooperation with the federal government and the governments of other states. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 13; Title 16; Title 39; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1045.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican).