AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, 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, relative to armed forces.

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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.

Source: OpenStates · fetched May 18, 2026

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R · PrimeMichael Lankford
R · CoJake McCalmon
R · CoAron Maberry
R · CoJohn Crawford
R · CoLowell Russell
R · CoMonty Fritts
R · CoJay Reedy
R · CoScott Cepicky
R · CoKip Capley
R · CoChris Todd
R · CoBryan Terry
R · CoJustin Lafferty
R · CoDebra Moody
R · CoJohn Gillespie

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