House Bill 2097, also known as Senate Bill 2221, amends certain provisions of the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding ambulances. Specifically, it modifies Section 71-5-1506(a) by changing the penalty for late payments from "fifty dollars ($50.00) per calendar day for each day" to "five percent (5%) of the principal amount owed per month for each month." This adjustment aims to create a more proportional penalty structure for outstanding payments.

Additionally, the bill extends the deadline for compliance in Section 71-5-1509 from "June 30, 2026" to "June 30, 2027." This extension provides additional time for stakeholders to meet the requirements set forth in the law. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-5-1506(a), 71-5-1506, 71-5-1509