HB 1264 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

State Government - As introduced, prohibits a nongovernmental or intergovernmental entity in this state from infringing upon or restricting private property rights without due process or an individual's constitutional rights by virtue of pursuing a policy recommendation originating from or traceable to the United Nations, a subsidiary entity thereof, or an international policymaking organization; makes it an offense for the state or an official or political subdivision in this state to infringe upon or restrict private property rights without due process or an individual's constitutional rights in pursuing United Nations or international policymaking organizational policy. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-422.

HB 1264 prohibits Tennessee state and local governments (including municipalities and school districts) from adopting or implementing policies that restrict private property rights without due process or constitutional protections, specifically when those policies originate from or are traceable to the United Nations, its subsidiaries, or other international policymaking organizations like the World Health Organization or World Economic Forum. The bill explicitly targets policies such as the UN's Agenda 21, the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, and net-zero emissions plans. It bans state/local entities from entering agreements, spending funds, or providing aid to organizations promoting such policies, and allows private citizens to sue for violations with awards for attorney fees and damages. Violations could lead to criminal charges for "official oppression" and void contracts or policies found in conflict with the law.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Mar 5, 2025
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Feb 14, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
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Bud Hulsey
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