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TN HB1446
TN HB1446AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4 and Title 8, relative to the Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act.
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Introduced
10/01/2025
10/01/2025
In Committee
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Passed
04/10/2026
04/10/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts the "Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act." - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4 and Title 8.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act," mandates that Tennessee state agencies cease using the term "West Bank" in official government materials when referring to the regions of Judea and Samaria, which the bill asserts are the ancestral heartland of the Jewish people with deep historical, spiritual, and biblical significance. The bill outlines extensive findings detailing these connections, arguing that "West Bank" is a political construct intended to erase this heritage and that the historical names "Judea" and "Samaria" are the accurate and legally appropriate terms. State agencies are prohibited from using "West Bank" in any official government material or using state funds to create such material, with a provision allowing agency heads to waive this prohibition if deemed in the state's interest, provided they submit a written explanation to the General Assembly. This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (22)
Chris Todd (R)*,
Gino Bulso (R),
Ed Butler (R),
Kip Capley (R),
Michele Carringer (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
Elaine Davis (R),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Johnny Garrett (R),
David Hawk (R),
Dan Howell (R),
William Lamberth (R),
Mary Littleton (R),
Greg Martin (R),
Jake McCalmon (R),
Jerome Moon (R),
Dennis Powers (R),
Michele Reneau (R),
Tim Rudd (R),
Bryan Terry (R),
Todd Warner (R),
Jason Zachary (R),
Last Action
Transmitted to Governor for his action. (on 04/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1446&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0606 (14510) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2171.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1446 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0606.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1446 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1446.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1446.pdf |
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