NASHVILLE, Tenn. – House lawmakers moved forward this week with multiple pieces of legislation designed to help military members across the state.
One of those bills, the National Guard Force Protection Act, enhances protection at Tennessee National Guard facilities and military installations.
The bill follows hearings regarding the safety of military installations by the state’s top leaders.
To fund the bill, the governor’s budget includes $1.6 million for emergency phone systems, window film, magnetic locks, security camera systems, privacy screens, and bollards to protect soldiers at state military installations.
The legislation is set to next be heard in the House Finance, Ways & Means Committee.
The bill comes after five service members were killed in a shooting at two military offices in Chattanooga.