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TN SB0007

TN SB0007
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
11/18/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022

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 amends various Tennessee laws to remove provisions that override the ability of individuals to object to vaccinations, immunizations, or other medical procedures on the basis of religious beliefs or conscience. Specifically, the bill removes language that allowed such requirements to be imposed in the absence of an epidemic or immediate threat, and prohibits state agencies, departments, and political subdivisions from promulgating or enforcing rules, ordinances, or resolutions that require medical examinations, immunizations, or treatments for those who object on religious or conscientious grounds.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/10/2021 (on 02/24/2021)

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