HB1784

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, relative to days of special observance.

Complete·5/5/26

Establishes January 22 as "Sanctity of Life Day" in Tennessee to honor lives lost to abortion.

This bill amends Tennessee law to designate January 22 as "Sanctity of Life Day," a day to renew the state's commitment to protecting life and honoring those lost to legalized abortion. The day commemorates the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision and aligns with National Sanctity of Human Life Day, recognizing the significance of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe in Dobbs.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

24 Yea

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4 Nay

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History

May 5

Pub. Ch. 879

May 5

Effective date(s) 04/27/2026

Apr 27

Signed by Governor.