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TN HB1784

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gino Bulso

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates January 22 of each year as "Sanctity of Life Day" in Tennessee, to be added to the state's official days of special observance

  • January 22 was chosen because it is the date of the original Roe v. Wade decision (1973) and the date President Reagan designated as National Sanctity of Human Life Day in 1984

  • Stated purpose is to renew Tennessee's commitment to protecting the sanctity of life and honor "unborn children lost to legalized abortion"

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, relative to days of special observance.

Holidays and Days of Special Observance

Last Action

Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health3/2/2026
Naming & Designating2/2/2026

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