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TN HB1446

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Todd

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Tennessee state agencies from using the term "West Bank" in official government materials, requiring use of "Judea" and "Samaria" instead, effective July 1, 2026

  • Bars state funds from being used to create official materials that refer to the region as "West Bank"

  • Allows agency executive heads to waive the prohibition if deemed in the state's interest, with written explanation required within 30 days to the legislature

  • Includes extensive legislative findings declaring Judea and Samaria as the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people, citing biblical references and the 1920 San Remo Resolution

  • Defines "official government material" as any guidance, rule, briefing, press release, communication, or work product prepared by a state department, division, office, board, commission, or institution

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4 and Title 8, relative to the Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act.

State Government

Last Action

Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/4/2026
State & Local Government2/17/2026
Departments & Agencies Subcommittee2/11/2026
State & Local Government1/14/2026

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