SB1949

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 14; Title 39; Title 40; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to mRNA products.

Introduced·1/21/26
Draft Text

SB1949 seeks to classify mRNA injections and products as weapons of mass destruction in Tennessee, prohibiting their possession and distribution.

SB1949 amends Tennessee Code to classify mRNA injections and products as weapons of mass destruction, prohibiting their possession and distribution. It defines "mRNA injections and products" to include those related to COVID-19 and other gene-altering agents. The bill allows residents to seek legal relief against state or local officials for non-enforcement. Violations are punishable under Tennessee law, with penalties for manufacturing, acquiring, possessing, or distributing these products. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 2

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Jan 22

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 21

Senate

Filed for introduction