Senate Bill 2275 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to establish November 9 as "Gold Star Father's Day," a day dedicated to honoring fathers who have lost children serving in the United States Armed Forces. The bill recognizes the extraordinary sacrifices made by these fathers and aims to celebrate their courage and resilience in the face of unimaginable loss. It emphasizes the importance of supporting families of fallen service members and acknowledges the unique challenges they face.

The new legal language inserted into the law specifies that November 9 will be observed as "Gold Star Father's Day," while clarifying that this day will not be considered a legal holiday as defined in existing law. The bill takes effect upon becoming law, reflecting the public welfare's need to honor these fathers and their sacrifices.