House Bill 333 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 the retirement age provisions.

The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of the public welfare in its implementation. This legislative update aims to ensure that the retirement age criteria are aligned with the current structure of fire department ranks, thereby potentially impacting the retirement planning of firefighters in Tennessee.

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