SB1670

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 6; Title 8; Title 36; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 66, relative to armed forces.

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Tennessee SB1670 amends various sections of Tennessee Code to redefine "armed forces personnel" and related terms to include all branches of the U.S.

Tennessee SB1670 amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code to redefine "armed forces personnel" to include all officers and enlisted personnel of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard while on active duty. It also includes any persons subject to trial by court-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, whether a civilian, reservist, or member of any other federal agency. The bill updates definitions and provisions to ensure they encompass all branches of the U.S.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

70 Yea

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18 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

May 18

Pub. Ch. 892

May 18

Effective date(s) 05/05/2026

May 5

Senate

Signed by Governor.