State Government - As enacted, enacts the "Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act." - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4 and Title 8.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 877
Summary
The Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act adds a new section to Tennessee law that declares the biblical and historical significance of Judea and Samaria and bans the use of the term “West Bank” in any official state government material. State agencies must use “Judea and Samaria” when referring to the territory, and may not spend state funds on materials that use the prohibited term, unless a waiver is granted by the agency’s executive head. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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