General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Recognizes emergency telecommunicators as first responders. -

HJR 35 is a symbolic resolution recognizing Tennessee's emergency telecommunicators (911 dispatchers) as first responders. It formally acknowledges their critical role in public safety by stating they are the "first line of communications" during emergencies and a "lifeline" to responders. The resolution does not create new laws or benefits but urges state policy and procedures to reflect this recognition. It was signed into law by the Governor on April 15, 2025.