SB 266 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

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.

SB 266 would require state and local government entities to display only the U.S. flag and Tennessee state flag on public courthouses, roads, and sidewalks, and prohibit public schools from displaying any flags other than the U.S. flag, Tennessee flag, or a specific list of exceptions (like POW/MIA flags or school flags). The bill amends multiple Tennessee Code sections to enforce these display restrictions across government property and public schools. It also allows any citizen to file a lawsuit against violating entities and recover legal costs if they win. This law directly affects all public buildings, roads, and schools in Tennessee.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Joey Hensley
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