Flags - As enacted, authorizes a county mayor and the chief executive officer of a municipality to order the flags flown on county or municipal property to be lowered to half-staff to honor the death of a prominent citizen of that county or municipality. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6 and Title 7.

Summary

The bill lets a county mayor and a municipality’s chief executive officer order flags on their respective properties to be lowered to half‑staff when a prominent local citizen passes away. It amends Tennessee Code to add these powers to local officials. The change gives communities a formal way to honor notable residents.

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