Senate Bill 1031, also 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 for key terms such as "FDA-approved" and "FDA-authorized." It prohibits the Department of Health, its employees, local health departments, and the state executive branch from promoting or endorsing information that conflicts with or does not accurately reflect the FDA-approved or FDA-authorized labels for such products. 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 reporting 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 grounded in verified data and scientific research to restore trust in public health communications.