HB2397

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51; Title 8, Chapter 30, Part 3 and Title 58, Chapter 2, relative to veterans.

Introduced·2/3/26
Draft Text

HB2397 amends Tennessee law to prioritize veterans and their spouses in local government hiring and promotions.

HB2397 amends Tennessee Code to give preference to veterans in local government hiring and promotions. Local governmental entities must invite veterans for interviews if they meet the minimum qualifications. If a veteran is in the pool of candidates and meets the minimum qualifications for the position, and the skills, abilities, competencies, and knowledge of the veteran and another applicant being interviewed for the position are circumstances exists, the local governmental entity shall invite the spouse or surviving spouse of a veteran to interview.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE CITIES & COUNTIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee

3 Yea

RRD

2 Nay

RR

1 Not Voting

R

History

Apr 8

House

Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee

Apr 1

House

Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026

Apr 1

House

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026