Senate Bill 1907, also known as "The Chance Carlton Act," amends Tennessee Code Annotated to define the term "electrical lineman" and establish provisions related to claims made by their estates. The bill specifies that an electrical lineman is an individual who installs, maintains, or repairs electrical transmission and power distribution systems and is employed by a local government or an entity that contracts with a local government for these services. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of emergency responders to include electrical linemen and modifies existing language to reflect this inclusion.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new subsection that allows for the review of claims denied by the estate of an electrical lineman by the Department of Finance and Administration within ninety days of the denial. The department is granted the authority to review the claim and issue a final order, which will be binding upon the state. This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring that the rights and claims of electrical linemen and their estates are adequately addressed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 7-51-210(a), 7-51-210, 7-51-210(b), 7-51-210(d)
Amended with HA0667 -- 04/21/2026: 7-51-210(a), 7-51-210, 7-51-210(b), 7-51-210(d)
Amended with HA0667, SA1092 -- 04/22/2026: 7-51-210(a), 7-51-210, 7-51-210(b), 7-51-210(d)