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TN HB1531

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Larry Miller

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the governor to proclaim a statewide day of mourning when a current or former member of the Tennessee General Assembly dies
  • Orders the state flag to be flown at half-staff over the state capitol during the mourning period
  • Exempts the governor from this requirement if the deceased member or former member had been convicted of a felony
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, relative to flag display protocols.

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Last Action

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government2/18/2026
Public Service Subcommittee2/11/2026
State & Local Government1/15/2026

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