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New laws strengthening penalties for crimes against children to become effective on Thursday

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New Laws Strengthening Penalties For Crimes Against Children Become Effective Thursday

TN Senate votes to approve bill to allow first responders to live where they choose

The measure would ban residency requirements for police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services workers. Author: Dalisa Robles (WBIR) Updated: 12:31 PM EST March 4, 2021 TENNESSEE, USA On Thursday, the Tennessee State Senate voted to approve Senate Bill 29 which would allow first responders to live where they choose.  The measure, sponsored by State Senator Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown), would ban residency requirements for police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services workers. This bill as amended does not affect Hamilton County, officials said. Kelsey explained that the bill is a matter of public safety and will allow police and fire departments to recruit top-tier first responder candidates, regardless of where they live. The lawmaker said that it will help the state address a deficit of police officers occurring throughout the country.

TN Legislators File Bill to Allow First Responders to Live where they Choose

TN Legislators File Bill to Allow First Responders to Live where they Choose Jan 06, 2021 at 10:03 am by WGNS State Senator Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown) today filed SB 29 which would allow first responders to live where they choose. The bill would ban residency requirements statewide for police officers and firefighters. Kelsey says the bill is a matter of public safety and will allow police and fire departments to recruit top tier first responder candidates, regardless of where they live. The lawmaker says, in particular, it will help Tennessee address a deficit of police officers occurring throughout the country. “This is a public safety bill. It will enable us to hire more police officers, which will help us fight our rising crime rates, said Kelsey. This bill will support our police and fire officers who keep us safe by allowing them to live where they choose.