Tennessee HB1446 prohibits state agencies from using the term "West Bank" in official materials, instead mandating the use of "Judea" and "Samaria.
Tennessee HB1446 amends state law to prohibit state agencies from using the term "West Bank" to refer to Judea and Samaria in official government materials. The bill mandates the use of the terms "Judea" and "Samaria" instead, reflecting the historical, biblical, and legal connections of the Jewish people to the land. The act emphasizes the strategic importance of Judea and Samaria to Israel and the United States, and it asserts that the term "West Bank" is an attempt to erase the Jewish identity of the region. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.