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TN HB2438

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sam McKenzie

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day" in Tennessee to honor fathers who have lost children serving in the United States Armed Forces

  • The observance day will not be a legal holiday under Tennessee law

  • Follows similar recognitions adopted by Georgia (2017) and Mississippi (2025), which also designated November 9 as Gold Star Father's Day

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, relative to "Gold Star Father's Day."

Holidays and Days of Special Observance

Last Action

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

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government3/2/2026
Naming & Designating2/5/2026

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