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TN HB0010
TN HB0010AN 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
11/17/2020
In Committee
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/02/2021
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)
Jay Reedy (R)*,
Kent Calfee (R),
Dale Carr (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
John Crawford (R),
Clay Doggett (R),
Bruce Griffey (R),
Mark Hall (R),
Debra Moody (R),
Brandon Ogles (R),
Dennis Powers (R),
Iris Rudder (R),
Jerry Sexton (R),
Mike Sparks (R),
Chris Todd (R),
Todd Warner (R),
Terri Weaver (R),
Jason Zachary (R),
Last Action
Failed in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee (on 03/02/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0010&ga=112 |
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0010&ga=112 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HB0010.pdf |
| HB0010 | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/HB0010.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HB0010.pdf |
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