Senate Bill 1670, also known as House Bill 1989, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to update the definitions and references related to armed forces personnel. Key changes include the inclusion of the "space force" in the definitions of "armed forces personnel," "active military service," and "uniformed service(s)." The bill also clarifies that "military service" encompasses enlistment in various branches of the military, including the merchant marine, and specifies that personnel from the active and reserve components of the armed forces must be invited to interview for certain positions.

Additionally, the bill modifies several sections to ensure that members of the armed forces and their dependents are recognized in various legal contexts, such as vehicle registration and professional licensing. For instance, it stipulates that military personnel stationed in Tennessee are not required to re-register their vehicles if they are already registered in their home state. The bill aims to enhance the recognition and support for military personnel and their families within Tennessee law, reflecting a commitment to honoring their service.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2-1-104(a)(1), 2-1-104, 6-54-143(b)(1), 6-54-143, 8-18-101(4), 8-18-101, 8-30-307(a), 8-30-307, 8-48-201, 36-7-102(18)(A), 36-7-102, 39-16-301(e)(1), 39-16-301, 39-17-1302(b)(1), 39-17-1302, 39-17-1306(c)(1), 39-17-1306, 39-17-1309(e)(1), 39-17-1309, 39-17-1311(b)(1)(A), 39-17-1311, 40-16-101, 49-12-301, 55-4-120(a)(1)(C), 55-4-120, 58-1-102(2), 58-1-102, 58-1-217(b), 58-1-217, 62-3-108(2), 62-3-108, 62-76-106(a)(1), 62-76-106, 63-1-110(a), 63-1-110, 63-3-108, 63-5-109(2), 63-5-109, 63-5-130, 63-6-204(a)(3), 63-6-204, 66-24-101(a)(20), 66-24-101