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TN SB1712
TN SB1712AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6 and Title 7, relative to lowering flags to half-staff.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, authorizes a county mayor and the chief executive officer of a municipality to order the flags flown on county or municipal property to be lowered to half-staff to honor the death of a prominent citizen of that county or municipality. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6 and Title 7.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to allow county mayors and municipal chief executive officers to order flags flown on county or municipal property to be lowered to half-staff to honor the death of a prominent citizen within their respective county or municipality. This change expands the authority to lower flags beyond existing provisions, which typically pertain to national or state figures, by enabling local leaders to recognize significant individuals within their communities. The bill specifically modifies Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Titles 5 (Counties), 6 (Municipalities), and 7 (Public Officers and Employees), granting this new discretionary power to county mayors and municipal chief executive officers.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1712&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1712 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1712.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1712.pdf |
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