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- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed April 9, 2026, declaring June 2026 as "Nuclear Family Month".
- It defines family as one husband, one wife, and their children.
- Sponsored by Republican Rep. Bud Hulsey, it passed the Republican-controlled legislature amid claims that fatherless households contribute to societal issues, reflecting momentum from the 2026 Georgia and Kentucky bills, and the measure lacks enforcement mechanisms.
- LGBTQ+ advocates condemned the resolution as harmful to diverse families.
