SB0266In Committee

Amends TCA Title 4; Section 5-5-114; Section 6-54-144; Title 7; Section 15-2-116; Title 49; Title 55; Title 58 and Title 65, Chapter 31, Part 1.

Tennessee SB0266 prohibits governmental entities, municipalities, and counties from displaying any flags other than the U.S. flag and the official state flag on public courthouses, roadways, or sidewalks, with provisions for civil action by citizens to enforce this restriction. In public schools, the bill limits flag displays to specific flags, including the U.S. flag, state flag, and several others, while allowing parents or guardians to file actions against schools for violations after providing notice. Additionally, the bill revises the display regulations for the POW/MIA flag, allowing it to be displayed at county administrative buildings that are not courthouses.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0266 prohibits governmental entities, municipalities, and counties from displaying any flags other than the U.S. flag and the official state flag on public courthouses, roadways, or sidewalks, with provisions for civil action by citizens to enforce this restriction. In public schools, the bill limits flag displays to specific flags, including the U.S. flag, state flag, and several others, while allowing parents or guardians to file actions against schools for violations after providing notice. Additionally, the bill revises the display regulations for the POW/MIA flag, allowing it to be displayed at county administrative buildings that are not courthouses.

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Sponsor

Hensley, Joey

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 23, 2025

Last Action

February 19, 2025

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

Subjects
FlagsSchools, CharterLocal Education AgenciesEducation, Dept. ofEducation

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