Memorials, Recognition - FTO Kristen Thomas -
This bill honors FTO Kristen Thomas of the Chattanooga Police Department by formally recognizing her receipt of the department's Lifesaving Medal for her heroic actions during a critical emergency. The resolution acknowledges her specific contributions on October 5, 2025, when she managed a chaotic crash scene alone, applied a tourniquet to save a victim's life, and maintained scene control under difficult circumstances. This legislative action serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly and does not create new laws or funding. The resolution will be presented to FTO Thomas as a formal acknowledgment of her bravery and dedication to public safety.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 23, 2026
Signed Apr 14, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 14, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/26/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michele Reneau
RRepublican
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