Local Government, General - As enacted, removes jurisdictional exceptions to prohibition on discrimination against first responders based upon residency with respect to employment; prohibits all local governments in this state from discriminating against first responders with respect to employment based on residence. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 41 and Title 68.

This law prohibits local governments in Tennessee from discriminating against first responders in employment based on where they live. Previously, some rules allowed exceptions to this protection, but this bill removes those exceptions to ensure all first responders are treated equally regardless of their residency status. The change applies to various state codes governing employment and public services, effectively closing a loophole that could have led to unfair treatment.