HB1532

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 1 and Title 4, relative to the general assembly.

Introduced·1/13/26

Allows deceased members of the Tennessee General Assembly to lie in state at the state capitol building.

The bill amends Tennessee Code to allow the governor and the speakers of the senate and house of representatives to authorize a deceased member or former member of the general assembly to lie in state at the state capitol building for up to one day if requested by an immediate family member. "Immediate family member" includes a spouse, parent, sibling, or child. The act takes effect upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

59 Yea

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23 Nay

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History

Apr 21

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 21

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 14

House

Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026