SJR 620 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article I of the Constitution of Tennessee to prohibit the state from compelling a person to undergo medical treatment, even in the case of a declared state emergency. -

SJR 620 proposes a constitutional amendment to Tennessee's Article I, prohibiting the state from forcing any person to undergo medical treatment - even during a declared emergency. It defines "medical treatment" broadly to include procedures, drugs, vaccinations, or other interventions for diagnosing or treating physical or mental conditions. The amendment would require due process before any medical intervention, while allowing the Tennessee General Assembly to pass laws to implement this protection. This change would directly affect all Tennessee residents by restricting state-mandated medical actions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Joey Hensley
RRepublican
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