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TN HB0328

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Slater

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Tennessee resident veterans will receive state park discounts for activities, retail purchases, camping, and lodging at the same rates and frequency as state employees

  • Veterans with 100% permanent total service-connected disability (as determined by the VA) who are Tennessee residents will receive at least 50% off camping and overnight cabin lodging fees year-round

  • The 50% disability discount is subject to availability and only applies to reservations made within 30 days of the intended stay

  • Veterans must show proof of veteran status and Tennessee residency; those seeking the disability discount must provide VA certification of their disability percentage

  • Effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11, Chapter 3 and Title 58, relative to state park discounts for veterans.

Parks, Natural Areas Preservation

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025

4/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee3/12/2025
Finance, Ways & Means3/11/2025
Agriculture and Natural Resources3/5/2025
Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee2/26/2025
Agriculture and Natural Resources2/3/2025

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