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TN SB2530
TN SB2530AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 1 and Title 4, relative to the general assembly.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, upon the request of an immediate family member of a deceased member or former member of the general assembly, requires the governor and the speakers of the senate and house of representatives to allow the deceased member or former member to lie in state at the state capitol building for a specified period of time not to exceed the entire day; authorizes the governor and speakers to permit such deceased member to lie in state upon their own initiative if such deceased member does not have an immediate family member. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 1 and Title 4.
AI Summary
This bill, amending Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 1 and Title 4, establishes a process for allowing deceased members or former members of the Tennessee General Assembly to lie in state at the state capitol building. Specifically, upon the request of an "immediate family member" – defined as a spouse, parent, sibling, or child – the Governor and the Speakers of the Senate and House of Representatives are required to permit the deceased individual to lie in state for a period not exceeding one full day that the capitol is open to the public. In situations where a deceased member or former member lacks an immediate family member, the Governor and Speakers have the discretion to authorize this honor on their own initiative.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. (on 03/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2530&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2530 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0626.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0626 (13938) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2364.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2530.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1532 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1532.pdf |
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