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SB 2130

Holidays and Days of Special Observance - As enacted, designates October 1 of each year as "APDS Day" to promote awareness of activated PI3K delta syndrome. - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ken Yager

Designates October 1 each year as APDS Day in Tennessee to promote awareness of activated PI3K delta syndrome.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 585
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Bill Summary · SB 2130

Summary of Bill: SB 2130 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

Holidays and Days of Special Observance – As enacted, designates October 1 of each year as “APDS Day” to promote awareness of activated PI3K delta syndrome. Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes an annual observance called “APDS Day” on October 1 to raise awareness of activated PI3K delta syndrome (APDS).
  • Aims to bring attention to Tennesseans affected by APDS and to promote understanding of the condition.

Key provisions

  • Adds a new section to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2:
    • October 1 of each year shall be observed as "APDS Day."
    • The purpose of the observance is to promote awareness of APDS and to highlight Tennesseans affected by the disease.
  • Effective date: The act becomes law upon becoming law (immediate effect once enacted).

Affected entities

  • General public in Tennessee, with a focus on awareness for APDS.
  • APDS patients and families in Tennessee, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups.
  • No mandate for state agencies to engage in specific actions beyond recognizing the observance; the bill does not create a public holiday or require paid time off.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Legislative history shows quick passage within the 2026 session:
    • Introduced in January 2026.
    • Passed the Senate and House readings in February 2026.
    • Became Public Chapter 585 on March 16, 2026.
  • Fiscal impact assessment indicates:
    • Not a legal holiday under Tenn. Code Ann. § 15-1-101.
    • Estimated fiscal impact to state and local government: Not significant.
    • No significant new expenditures anticipated.

Practical impact and considerations

  • The designation is largely symbolic and educational, intended to raise awareness rather than impose new regulatory or financial obligations.
  • Organizations may choose to acknowledge APDS Day through events, educational materials, or outreach, but the bill does not prescribe specific activities.
  • By encouraging genetic awareness, the bill aligns with the understanding that APDS is a rare, inherited immunodeficiency typically diagnosed via genetic testing and benefiting from early, appropriate treatment.

Summary

SB 2130 designates October 1 each year as "APDS Day" in Tennessee to promote awareness of activated PI3K delta syndrome. The designation is informational and non-binding, with no significant fiscal impact estimated. The bill passed and became law in 2026.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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