Flags - As enacted, authorizes a county mayor and the chief executive officer of a municipality to order the flags flown on county or municipal property to be lowered to half-staff to honor the death of a prominent citizen of that county or municipality. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6 and Title 7.

SB 1712 would authorize Tennessee county mayors to lower flags on county property to half-staff to honor the death of a prominent citizen within their county, and similarly authorize municipal chief executives to do the same on municipal property. The bill amends Tennessee Code to provide this specific authority for county and municipal officials, replacing any need for ad-hoc resolutions for such tributes. This change directly affects county and municipal governments by establishing a clear statutory process for honoring notable community members who have passed away.