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The Tennessee Conservative [By Olivia Lupia] –
Representative Gino Bulso (R-Dist.61- Brentwood) has filed a House Joint Resolution (HJR) which would seek to amend the Tennessee Constitution to ensure citizens cannot be compelled to undergo a medical treatment.
HJR0028 specifies that a medical treatment may be refused, “even in the case of a declared state of emergency,” which would ensure that draconian practices like those of the COVID era attempting to mandate vaccinations and other medical treatments would be forbidden.
The resolution’s text defines “medical treatment” to include, “any medical procedure, drug administration, vaccination, or other intervention intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or mitigate any physical or mental condition.”
It further provides that the General Assembly would have the authority to enact legislation to enforce these standards.
As with all other proposed constitutional amendments, this resolution must first be passed by a simple majority in each chamber during this legislative session followed by a 2/3 majority from both the House and Senate next year before it can be placed on the ballot. Even then, it may only be referred to the ballot during a gubernatorial election year and to become law must be passed by a majority of voters who vote in the governor’s race.
Bulso has proposed two other amendments this session, one aimed at protecting the unborn and the other at strengthening 2nd Amendment rights. This means that Tennesseans could potentially see at least three constitutional amendments on the 2026 ballot should they all pass the proper procedures in the next two years.
The resolution has been assigned to the House Health Subcommittee for consideration as the General Assembly resumes its normal functions after the conclusion of Bill Lee’s Special Session last week.
Olivia Lupia is a political refugee from Colorado who now calls Tennessee home. A proud follower of Christ, she views all political happenings through a Biblical lens and aims to utilize her knowledge and experience to educate and equip others. Olivia is an outspoken conservative who has run for local office, managed campaigns, and been highly involved with state & local GOPs, state legislatures, and other grassroots organizations and movements. Olivia can be reached at olivia@tennesseeconservativenews.com.
