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TN SB1995

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

London Lamar

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Origin

Senate

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
  • State flag must be flown at half-staff over the state capitol during the mourning period
  • Governor is exempt from these requirements if the deceased member had been convicted of a felony
  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-406
  • 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

Re-refer to Senate Calendar Committee

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/10/2026
State and Local Government2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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