House Bill 1531 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-406, by adding a new subsection that establishes a protocol for flag display in the event of the death of a current or former member of the general assembly. Under this new provision, the governor is required to 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 state's response to the passing of legislative members while also ensuring that individuals with felony convictions are not honored in this manner. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-1-406