House Bill 6007 amends Tennessee law to provide financial assistance to property owners affected by qualified disasters, specifically those certified by FEMA occurring between September 26, 2024, and September 30, 2024. The bill establishes a new section in Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 5, which defines "property" and "qualified disaster." It allows the comptroller to disburse payments to property owners whose property was damaged or destroyed by such disasters, provided they owned the property at the time of the disaster. The payment amount will equal the total tax levied on the property for the 2024 tax year plus an additional 30%. Property owners must submit necessary documentation by June 30, 2025, to qualify for these payments, and failure to do so will result in forfeiture of eligibility. This provision will be deleted on December 31, 2025.

Additionally, the bill modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-8-106, to streamline the process for governmental entities to provide mutual aid during emergencies. The revised language allows these entities to send personnel and equipment outside their boundaries to assist in emergencies, contingent upon the approval of their chief executive officer. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 58-8-106