HB1877

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 40; Title 47; Title 50 and Title 56, relative to requiring microchip implantation.

Introduced·1/21/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB1877 prohibits government entities and employers from requiring microchip implantation as a condition for services or employment.

Tennessee HB1877 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code to prohibit government entities and employers from requiring individuals to be implanted with a microchip or other permanent identification marker as a condition for receiving benefits, services, or participating in assistance programs, or as a condition of employment. The bill defines "microchip" as a device that transmits personal information using radio frequency technology. It also allows individuals to voluntarily get a microchip for health-related purposes.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 2

House

P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee

Feb 2

House

Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee

Feb 2

House

Withdrawn.