House Bill 333, sponsored by Crawford, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 8-36-205(a)(3)(C), to update the qualifications for retirement age for firefighters. The bill removes the phrase "or as the chief of a police department or a fire department" and replaces it with "the chief of a police department or fire department, or as a firefighter with a rank equal to or higher than shift commander." This change clarifies the positions that qualify for retirement considerations under the law.

The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of the public welfare in its implementation. This amendment aims to ensure that the retirement age regulations are aligned with the current structure and ranks within fire departments, potentially impacting the retirement eligibility of firefighters in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8-36-205(a)(3)(C), 8-36-205