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TN HJR 7020
Memorials, Recognition - Civil rights martyrs whose sacrifice paved the way for passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 -
In brief
TN HJR 7020 is a state bill in TN: “Memorials, Recognition - Civil rights martyrs whose sacrifice paved the way for passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 -”. It was introduced on May 6, 2026 in the House, during the 114S2 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 30, 2026: enacted. The latest action we have (May 14, 2026) reads: “Signed by Governor.” Its sponsor is Jones J (Democratic). CSWH lists it under the cause Structural racism. The facts here come from State legislature (wapp.capitol.tn.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- Enacted
- Latest action
- May 14, 2026: Signed by Governor.
- Sponsor
- Jones J (Democratic)
- Started in
- House
- Introduced
- May 6, 2026
- Session
- 114S2
- Subjects
- Memorials, Recognition
Our summary: TN HJR 7020, Memorials, Recognition - civil rights martyrs whose sacrifice paved the way for passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 - was signed by the Governor on 2026-05-14. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR7020&ga=114
- Open States: openstates.org/tn/bills/114S2/HJR7020/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 30, 2026.
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