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TN HB1989
TN HB1989AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 6; Title 8; Title 36; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 66, relative to armed forces.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, recognizes the United States space force as a distinct branch of the United States armed forces by adding the space force to definitions and provisions related to the military. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 6; Title 8; Title 36; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 66.
AI Summary
This bill amends various sections of Tennessee law to officially recognize the United States Space Force as a distinct branch of the U.S. armed forces, alongside the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. This change ensures that references to military service, personnel, and components in Tennessee statutes consistently include the Space Force, impacting areas such as definitions of armed forces personnel, military service for employment purposes, and exemptions for medical professionals and dentists serving in the military. The bill's primary purpose is to update existing legal language to reflect the establishment of the Space Force as a recognized military branch.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action Def. in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee to 3/3/2026 (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1989&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1670 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1670.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1989.pdf |
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