Memorials, Recognition - Tactical Medicals Justin Krantz and Jason Kile -
This bill honors Tactical Medicals Justin Krantz and Jason Kile by formally recognizing their receipt of the Chattanooga Police Department's Citizen Service Medal. It acknowledges their volunteer work with the SWAT Team, specifically their lifesaving medical care for a police K9 named Diesel during a dangerous domestic assault response in September 2025. The resolution describes how the medics provided critical hemorrhage control and treatment that allowed the dog to survive transport, though he later passed away from his injuries. This legislative action serves as a public commendation of their bravery and selfless service 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 · Senate Apr 2, 2026 · House Mar 26, 2026
How they voted
32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Apr 2, 2026
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican26
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 14, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Apr 6, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 6, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 2, 2026
Senate · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Mar 30, 2026
House · Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Mar 26, 2026
House · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
Mar 23, 2026
House · Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/26/2026
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michele Reneau
RRepublican
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