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

SB 266: Flags - As introduced, prohibits state and local government entities from displaying or allowing display of flags other than Tennessee and U.S. flags on courthouses and public roads and sidewalks; prohibits LEAs and public charter schools from displaying in public schools flags other than the official United States flag and the official Tennessee state flag. - Amends TCA Title 4; Section 5-5-114; Section 6-54-144; Title 7; Section 15-2-116; Title 49; Title 55; Title 58 and Title 65, Chapter 31, Part 1.

In committee Last action February 10, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 266 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Flags - As introduced, prohibits state and local government entities from displaying or allowing display of flags other than Tennessee and U.S. flags on courthouses and public roads and sidewalks; prohibits LEAs and public charter schools from displaying in public schools flags other than the official United States flag and the official Tennessee state flag. - Amends TCA Title 4; Section 5-5-114; Section 6-54-144; Title 7; Section 15-2-116; Title 49; Title 55; Title 58 and Title 65, Chapter 31, Part 1. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican).