Senate Bill 669, sponsored by Taylor, amends specific sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding references to the World Health Organization (WHO). In Section 7-51-209(a)(4)(C)(i), the bill removes the phrase "the World Health Organization or," effectively eliminating any mention of the WHO in that context. Additionally, Section 68-2-611(a)(1) replaces the term "world health organization" with "federal centers for disease control and prevention," thereby shifting the focus from the WHO to the CDC.

The bill aims to update the legal language in Tennessee law to reflect a preference for the CDC over the WHO in matters related to public health. This change is intended to streamline references to health organizations within the state's legal framework. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 7-51-209(a)(4)(C)(i), 7-51-209, 68-2-611(a)(1), 68-2-611