Committee advances bill to list June as Father's Day in Tennessee Blue Book

Representative Bosel presented House Bill 1481 to the House Naming and Designating Committee on Feb. 2, 2026, seeking to designate June as Father's Day in the Tennessee Blue Book.

Bosel said the Tennessee Blue Book already recognizes Mother's Day in May (page 717, as cited in the presentation) but has not formally designated Father's Day; HB 1481 would add that observance to the state's Blue Book. After the presentation, with no questions recorded, the committee voted by voice. The clerk announced the result as "8 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 present not voting," and the chair said the bill would move to the State and Local Government committee with a positive recommendation.

The transcript does not record the names of a motion maker or seconder, and no amendments or debate were recorded. The measure will next be considered by the State and Local Government committee as it moves forward in the legislative process.

The committee record reflects routine consideration and unanimous support in this session.