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This bill, known as the "Restore Trust in Public Health Messaging Act," establishes strict regulations for how Tennessee state and local health departments, as well as the state executive branch, can communicate about medical products like vaccines, masks, and emergency use authorized products. The bill requires that all public health messaging must precisely match FDA-approved labeling, prohibiting statements that do not accurately reflect the official product information or make claims about safety and effectiveness without comprehensive clinical trial evidence. The legislation mandates that by July 1, 2025, these entities must develop an internal review process to ensure compliance with FDA labeling standards and submit annual reports to state officials detailing their efforts. Violations can result in significant penalties, including potential termination of employment for individuals and civil penalties up to $50,000 or three times the amount of misused state resources for organizations. The bill also requires the removal of all existing informational materials that do not conform to these standards by January 15, 2026, and establishes a reporting mechanism for potential violations through the attorney general's office. The goal appears to be ensuring that public health communications are strictly aligned with official FDA product information and preventing potential misrepresentation of medical product characteristics.

Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1031&ga=114