Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1670: 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.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1670 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 14, 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: Powers. Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Pub. Ch. 892.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powers | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 892
- Effective date(s) 05/05/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Passed H., Ayes 77, Nays 11, PNV 0
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 0
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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