Senate Bill 2248, also known as House Bill 2560, aims to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to emergency management. The primary change is found in Section 58-2-104(c), where the language has been modified to enhance reporting requirements during emergency conditions. Specifically, the bill replaces the phrase "During emergency conditions, the agency and director shall report" with "During emergency conditions, the agency and director shall report in writing, in addition to any other means," thereby emphasizing the necessity for written reports alongside other forms of communication.

This bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the urgency of improving emergency management protocols in Tennessee. The amendments are designed to ensure that communication during emergencies is more structured and documented, which could enhance accountability and response effectiveness.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 58-2-104(c), 58-2-104