House Bill 1084 aims to enhance safety in schools and emergency services by establishing a grant program for the reimbursement of anti-choking devices. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 1, by adding a new section that defines key terms such as "Department," "LEA," "Medical first responder," "Private school," and "Public charter school." The Department of Health is tasked with administering the grant program, which will reimburse local education agencies (LEAs), public charter schools, private schools, and medical first responders for the costs of purchasing anti-choking devices starting from July 1, 2025. The reimbursement is limited to one device per cafeteria for schools and one device per vehicle for medical responders, with a total cap of $500,000 in grants.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Department to submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing the grant funds available, the number of applicants, and the grants awarded. The Department is also required to create rules for the program, including the types of reimbursable anti-choking devices, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act. The section establishing the grant program is set to be repealed on July 1, 2028, and the act will take effect upon becoming law, contingent on the availability of appropriated funds.