Flags - As introduced, prohibits state and local government entities from displaying or allowing display of flags other than Tennessee and U.S. flags on courthouses and public roads and sidewalks; prohibits LEAs and public charter schools from displaying in public schools flags other than the official United States flag and the official Tennessee state flag. - Amends TCA Title 4; Section 5-5-114; Section 6-54-144; Title 7; Section 15-2-116; Title 49; Title 55; Title 58 and Title 65, Chapter 31, Part 1.
HB 304 would require state and local government entities to display only the U.S. flag and Tennessee state flag on courthouses, public roads, and sidewalks, banning all other flags including political or commemorative flags. It also restricts public schools and charter schools from displaying any flag except the U.S. flag, Tennessee flag, or specific exceptions like POW/MIA flags, tribal flags, or school-related flags. The bill allows any Tennessee citizen to sue government entities or schools for violations and recover attorney fees if they win the case. This law directly affects how public buildings, roads, and schools display flags across Tennessee.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2025
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 2/19/2025
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee - Education Committee
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gino Bulso
RRepublican
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