SB1888

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 46, Chapter 6, relative to state veterans' cemeteries.

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Tennessee SB1888 amends state law to ensure no fees are charged for the interment of eligible veterans and their family members in state veterans'.

Tennessee SB1888 modifies state law to eliminate fees for the interment of eligible veterans and their family members in state veterans' cemeteries. The bill specifies that no fees can be charged for the interment of veterans who meet federal eligibility criteria or were members of reserve components discharged under honorable conditions. It also extends eligibility to spouses, minor children, and dependent incapacitated children of eligible veterans. The bill updates the list of acceptable documents for verifying eligibility and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 17

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

May 5

Pub. Ch. 839

May 5

Effective date(s) 04/27/2026

Apr 27

Senate

Signed by Governor.