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.

Summary

The bill changes Tennessee law so that employers must keep criminal background information for paid or volunteer fire protection staff, and for applicants, for two years after employment instead of one. It applies to all fire departments and personnel in the state. The change takes effect immediately once the bill becomes law.

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