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TN HB2438
TN HB2438AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, relative to "Gold Star Father's Day."
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
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, designates November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day," to honor and recognize fathers who have lost children in service to the United States as members of the United States armed forces. - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
AI Summary
This bill designates November 9th of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day" in Tennessee, a day intended to honor and recognize fathers who have lost children while those children were serving in the United States armed forces. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 15, Chapter 2, which deals with legal holidays and observances, by adding this new designation. Importantly, this observance will not be a legal holiday, meaning state offices will not be closed and employees will not receive a day off with pay. The legislation aims to provide a specific day for public acknowledgment and remembrance of the sacrifices made by these fathers and their families.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (26)
Sam McKenzie (D)*,
Ed Butler (R),
Karen Camper (D),
John Clemmons (D),
Vincent Dixie (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Monty Fritts (R),
Ronnie Glynn (D),
Michael Hale (R),
Dan Howell (R),
Bud Hulsey (R),
Kelly Keisling (R),
Justin Lafferty (R),
Susan Lynn (R),
Debra Moody (R),
Antonio Parkinson (D),
Jason Powell (D),
Dennis Powers (R),
Jay Reedy (R),
Michele Reneau (R),
Lowell Russell (R),
Gabby Salinas (D),
Robert Stevens (R),
Bryan Terry (R),
Joe Towns (D),
Dave Wright (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 859 (on 05/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2438&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0859.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB2275 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2275.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2438.pdf |
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