House Bill 1531 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-406, by adding a new subsection that establishes protocols for flag display in the event of the death of a current or former member of the general assembly. The bill mandates that the governor shall proclaim a statewide day of mourning and order the state flag to be flown at half-staff over the state capitol during this mourning period. However, the governor is exempt from this requirement if the deceased member or former member had been convicted of a felony.

This legislation aims to formalize the process of honoring deceased members of the general assembly while also providing a safeguard against honoring those with felony convictions. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-1-406