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TN HB1156

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Susan Lynn

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Deletes Tennessee Code Section 37-10-401(a), which currently declares that parents or legal guardians are responsible for ensuring their children receive vaccinations as recommended by the CDC or American Academy of Pediatrics

  • Removes reference to CDC and AAP vaccination recommendations from state law, citing that these entities are not subject to state government oversight or accountability

  • Does not affect existing immunization laws, rules, or requirements for schools, nurseries, kindergartens, preschools, or child care facilities

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, relative to immunizations.

Children

Last Action

Def. to Summer Study in Population Health Subcommittee

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Population Health Subcommittee2/19/2025
Health2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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