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

SB 2336: 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.

Passed one chamber Last action March 23, 2026: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Plain-language summary

SB 2336 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 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: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican).