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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
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
05/04/2026
05/04/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/04/2026
05/04/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, 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 the chief executive officers of municipalities 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, enabling local leaders to formally recognize significant individuals who have passed away within their communities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 828 (on 05/04/2026)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Federal Holidays and Celebrations
- ‐ National Symbols and Monuments
Local Government
- ‐ General Local Government
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1697&ga=114 | 01/15/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0828.pdf | 05/04/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1712 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1712.pdf | 01/19/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1697.pdf | 01/15/2026 |
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