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TN HB0010

TN HB0010
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 33; Title 37; Title 49; Title 50; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health.


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Introduced
11/17/2020
In Committee
01/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/02/2021

Introduced Session

112th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, removes provisions in current law that override the ability of various persons to object to vaccinations, immunizations, or other medical procedures on the basis of religious tenets and practices. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 33; Title 37; Title 49; Title 50; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

AI Summary

This bill removes provisions in current Tennessee law that override the ability of various persons to object to vaccinations, immunizations, or other medical procedures on the basis of religious beliefs or right of conscience. It amends several sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to eliminate exemptions and language allowing state agencies, departments, or political subdivisions to require medical examinations, immunizations, or treatments over such objections, except in cases of epidemics or immediate threats. The bill aims to protect individuals' religious and conscience-based objections to mandatory medical procedures.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Failed in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee (on 03/02/2021)

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