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

HB 2397: Veterans - As introduced, requires local governmental entities to invite honorably discharged veterans who apply for employment or promotion to interview; requires preference be given to such veteran if the minimum qualifications and the skills, abilities, competencies, and knowledge of the veteran and any another applicant being interviewed for the position are equal; requires state and local application forms to provide the option for an applicant to declare veteran status. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51; Title 8, Chapter 30, Part 3 and Title 58, Chapter 2.

In committee Last action April 8, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2397 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Veterans - As introduced, requires local governmental entities to invite honorably discharged veterans who apply for employment or promotion to interview; requires preference be given to such veteran if the minimum qualifications and the skills, abilities, competencies, and knowledge of the veteran and any another applicant being interviewed for the position are equal; requires state and local application forms to provide the option for an applicant to declare veteran status. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51; Title 8, Chapter 30, Part 3 and Title 58, Chapter 2. Primary sponsor: Michele Reneau (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michele Reneau (Republican).