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

HB 2438: Holidays and Days of Special Observance - As enacted, designates November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day," to honor and recognize fathers who have lost children in service to the United States as members of the United States armed forces. - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.

In committee Last action May 4, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 859

Plain-language summary

HB 2438 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Holidays and Days of Special Observance - As enacted, designates November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day," to honor and recognize fathers who have lost children in service to the United States as members of the United States armed forces. - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2. Primary sponsor: Sam McKenzie (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 859.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sam McKenzie (Democratic).