Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1616: Firefighters - As enacted, expands the applicability of the presumption that a firefighter's cancer was caused by the firefighter's employment to include arson investigators. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 8; Title 50 and Title 56.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1616 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Firefighters - As enacted, expands the applicability of the presumption that a firefighter's cancer was caused by the firefighter's employment to include arson investigators. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 8; Title 50 and Title 56. Primary sponsor: Ed Jackson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 600.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Jackson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 600
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/2/2026
- Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 2/24/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction