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TN HB1852

Bill

Status

Failed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Monty Fritts

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any individual, including healthcare providers, from administering mRNA vaccines or injectable solutions containing mRNA vaccine materials to humans or animals in Tennessee, effective January 1, 2027

  • Defines "mRNA vaccine" as substances that introduce messenger ribonucleic acid to stimulate antibody production, explicitly including self-amplifying mRNA (samRNA) vaccines

  • Establishes violations as a Class A misdemeanor with fines up to $2,500 per administration, with each injection constituting a separate offense

  • Authorizes healthcare provider regulatory boards to impose administrative sanctions up to and including license revocation for violations

  • Cites legislative findings claiming mRNA vaccines are associated with adverse health effects including cardiovascular events, neurological disorders, cancer risks, and reproductive concerns as justification for the ban

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 37; Title 44; Title 47; Title 49; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health.

Health Care

Last Action

Failed for lack of motion in: Population Health Subcommittee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Population Health Subcommittee3/4/2026
Health2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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