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TN SB2658
TN SB2658AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 39 and Title 58, relative to workers responding to emergency declarations.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the chief executive officer of a local government to order all flags at public buildings to be flown at half-mast for at least one day if a first responder from the local emergency management agency is killed in the line of duty. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 39 and Title 58.
AI Summary
This bill requires the chief executive officer of a local government to order all flags at public buildings within their jurisdiction to be flown at half-mast for at least one day if a first responder, defined as someone working for a local emergency management agency, is killed while performing their duties. This provision is being added to existing Tennessee law, specifically Section 58-2-126 of Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA), which deals with emergency management. The bill aims to honor fallen first responders by mandating a period of mourning displayed through the lowering of flags.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee (on 03/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2658&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2658 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2658.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2658.pdf |
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