Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1989: Military - As enacted, recognizes the United States space force as a distinct branch of the United States armed forces by adding the space force to definitions and provisions related to the military. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 6; Title 8; Title 36; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 66.

In committee Last action May 18, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 892

Plain-language summary

HB 1989 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Military - As enacted, recognizes the United States space force as a distinct branch of the United States armed forces by adding the space force to definitions and provisions related to the military. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 6; Title 8; Title 36; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 66. Primary sponsor: Michael Lankford (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 892.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michael Lankford (Republican).