HB0318

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 4, relative to state government.

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Tennessee HB0318 prohibits state and local governments from enforcing mandates from the World Health Organization, United Nations, or World Economic.

Tennessee HB0318 amends state law to declare that the World Health Organization, United Nations, and World Economic Forum have no jurisdiction in Tennessee. The bill prohibits state and local governments from enforcing, collaborating with, or using mandates from these organizations as a basis for action. This includes mandates for masks, vaccines, or medical testing, or for gathering information about citizens or residents. These mandates have no force or effect in Tennessee or its political subdivisions. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 361

Apr 17, 2025

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 17, 2025

House

Comp. SB subst.