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TN HB1446
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Todd
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AI Summary
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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
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Bars state funds from being used to create official materials that refer to the region as "West Bank"
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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
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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
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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