House Bill 327, also known as Senate Bill 503, amends Tennessee Code Annotated to designate the months of June, July, and August as specific months of observance in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The bill establishes June as the "Celebration of Life" month, July as the "Celebration of Liberty" month, and August as the "Celebration of the Pursuit of Happiness" month. These designations are intended to commemorate significant historical events and values associated with each month, such as the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization in June, Independence Day in July, and the return to school for children in August.
The new legal language added to the current law specifies these observances and their corresponding themes, reflecting the importance of the rights articulated by Thomas Jefferson. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the public welfare aspect of the celebration.