HJR 1660 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Workers killed in the AES explosion -

This joint resolution honors the sixteen workers who died in a catastrophic explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems facility in McEwen on October 10, 2025. The bill formally recognizes the individuals by name and extends condolences to their families and the communities of Humphreys and Hickman counties. It also acknowledges the state safety agency's findings that the deaths were preventable due to numerous workplace violations. The resolution serves as a commemorative measure to remember the victims and their contributions to their families and communities.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 Last action Apr 24, 2026
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 2 for 4/23/2026
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Re-refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Aftyn Behn
Aftyn Behn
DDemocratic
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