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TN SB1767

TN SB1767
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 37; Title 44; Title 47; Title 49; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health.


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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee mRNA Pharmaceutical Sovereignty and Safety Act," which prohibits individuals, including professional providers of health care and veterinary medicine, from administering any vaccine or other injectable solution that contains an mRNA vaccine or vaccine material. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 37; Title 44; Title 47; Title 49; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Tennessee mRNA Pharmaceutical Sovereignty and Safety Act," prohibits any individual, including healthcare professionals and veterinarians, from administering any vaccine or injectable solution containing mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) vaccine or vaccine material, which is a substance designed to stimulate antibody production by introducing mRNA that corresponds to a viral protein, and also includes self-amplifying mRNA (samRNA) vaccines. Violating this provision is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $2,500 per violation, and healthcare providers may also face disciplinary actions from their respective licensing boards, potentially leading to license revocation. This act will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Sponsor change. (on 02/09/2026)

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