SB 1110 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Safety - As enacted, enacts the "Rescue Squad Recognition Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68.

SB 1110, the "Rescue Squad Recognition Act," requires nonprofit rescue organizations in Tennessee to obtain official recognition from the state fire marshal to operate. It defines qualifying rescue squads as nonprofits meeting specific standards (e.g., 85% of team members meeting national safety standards, 75% volunteer staff, and IRS 501(c)(3) status), excluding law enforcement and medical agencies. To be recognized, squads must apply to the state fire marshal with a $50 fee, receive a 3-year certificate, and maintain local governing body approval. The bill mandates ongoing compliance, with non-renewal possible for violations of state rules or failure to renew. This directly affects volunteer-based rescue organizations operating across Tennessee counties and municipalities.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Signed Apr 23, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
36
Key actions
15
Committee
6
Amendments
2
Apr 23, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to lift from table adopted.
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to reconsider adopted.
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Amended
Senate refused to concur in amendment
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0691)
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed H., as am., Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0502)
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 2/24/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recalled from Senate Transportation & Safety Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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State
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Photo of Jessie Seal
Jessie Seal
RRepublican
TN
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