Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 68.
Tennessee HB1226 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated by removing all references to the World Health Organization in the context of pandemic declarations. The bill stipulates that a pandemic must be declared by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the governor to have exclusive jurisdiction to issue executive orders and directives related to the pandemic until it is declared over. This change primarily affects the state's emergency management protocols during health crises.
Tennessee HB1226 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated by removing all references to the World Health Organization in the context of pandemic declarations. The bill stipulates that a pandemic must be declared by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the governor to have exclusive jurisdiction to issue executive orders and directives related to the pandemic until it is declared over. This change primarily affects the state's emergency management protocols during health crises.
Track Tennessee Legislation Like a Pro
Join hundreds of professionals using LegisGo to stay ahead of legislative changes.
Instant Alerts
Get notified when bills you track move through the legislature
AI Summaries
Understand complex legislation in seconds with AI-powered analysis
Full Access
All 132 legislators, committee schedules, and voting records