Memorials, Recognition - "Veterans Suicide Prevention Day," September 22 -
This Tennessee state resolution officially designates September 22 as Veterans Suicide Prevention Day to recognize the service of military veterans. The bill highlights the urgency of addressing suicide among veterans by citing national and state statistics regarding veteran mortality rates. It functions as a commemorative measure to raise awareness rather than establishing new legal requirements or funding.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 20, 2026
Last action Apr 23, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 23, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 87, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/21/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Pearson
DDemocratic
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