Senate Bill 1031, known as the "Restore Trust in Public Health Messaging Act," aims to enhance the integrity of public health communications regarding FDA-regulated products in Tennessee. The bill establishes a new part within Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 1, which includes definitions related to the FDA and its approval processes. It prohibits the Department of Health, its employees, local health departments, and the state executive branch from promoting or endorsing information about FDA-regulated products that does not accurately reflect their FDA-approved or FDA-authorized labels. Additionally, it mandates that any general information about FDA-regulated products must be universally true or include necessary qualifications.

The bill also outlines compliance measures, including the establishment of an internal review process by July 1, 2025, and annual reporting to various legislative bodies. It provides a mechanism for individuals to report violations, which the Comptroller of the Treasury is tasked with investigating. Penalties for violations include disciplinary actions for employees and civil penalties for entities that misuse state resources, with potential ineligibility for future grants or funds. The act emphasizes the importance of accurate public health messaging to restore trust and ensure that communications are based on verified data and scientific research.