Hazardous Duty Benefits

Tennessee HB2200 requires local governments that decide to offer extra retirement benefits for hazardous duty jobs to send their decision to the Tennessee consolidated retirement system. This bill aims to ensure that such benefits are properly documented and managed at the state level.

TN HB2200 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Kelly Keisling (R), currently “Introduced” since February 2, 2026.

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Supporters of HB2200 would highlight the importance of recognizing the risks faced by workers in hazardous duty positions, such as first responders. By ensuring that local governments communicate their decisions about supplemental retirement benefits, the bill promotes transparency and accountability in how these benefits are administered.

Critics may argue that HB2200 adds unnecessary bureaucracy to the process of providing retirement benefits for hazardous duty workers. They might express concerns that this requirement could slow down the implementation of important benefits for those who serve in high-risk roles, ultimately impacting their financial security.

The analysis of Representative Kelly Keisling's personal financial interests reveals no direct conflicts of interest with the subject matter of HB2200. The bill pertains to supplemental retirement benefits for hazardous duty, which primarily affects public sector employees and their pensions. Representative Keisling's professional background as an insurance agent and owner of an insurance agency does not directly intersect with the administration or management of public sector pensions or retirement benefits. Additionally, his role as director of The Children's Center of the Cumberlands and his financial assets in National Financial Services and Raymond James do not present any apparent conflicts with the bill's focus on hazardous duty benefits. Given the absence of any direct financial gain from the bill's provisions, the risk of conflict of interest is assessed as low.

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