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TN SB1663
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Paul Rose
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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
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Bars state funds from being used to create materials that refer to the region as "West Bank"
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Allows agency executive heads to waive the prohibition if determined to be in the state's interest, with written explanation required within 30 days to the legislature
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Contains 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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Takes effect July 1, 2026
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
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026