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TN HB1989
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Lankford
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AI Summary
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Adds the United States Space Force to definitions of "armed forces," "military service," and "uniformed services" throughout Tennessee Code across 12 different titles
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Updates terminology to include "guardians" (Space Force members) alongside soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen in provisions regarding military discharge records and personnel classifications
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Ensures Space Force members receive the same state benefits and exemptions as other military branches, including veteran hiring preferences, professional licensing exemptions for military medical personnel, and vehicle registration reciprocity
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Applies to statutes governing elections, municipal services, state employment, family law, criminal law, education, motor vehicles, military affairs, professional licensing, and property records
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 6; Title 8; Title 36; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 66, relative to armed forces.
Military
Last Action
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026