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TN HB1697
TN HB1697AN 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
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
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 allows county mayors and the chief executive officers of municipalities in Tennessee to order flags flown on county or municipal property to be lowered to half-staff to honor the death of a prominent citizen of that specific county or municipality. This expands the authority to lower flags beyond existing protocols, enabling local leaders to recognize significant individuals within their communities. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Titles 5, 6, and 7, which pertain to county government, municipal government, and related provisions, respectively.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/4/2026 (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1697&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1712 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1712.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1697.pdf |
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