Compliance and reporting requirements with FDA labeling standards in state communications

Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-1-1703, under Restore Trust in Public Health Messaging Act.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-1-1703

(a) The commissioner and the state executive branch shall:(1) No later than July 1, 2025, establish an internal review process to ensure compliance with FDA labeling standards in all communications, educational materials, and public health campaigns; and(2) No later than January 15, 2026, and on or before January 15 of each subsequent year, submit an annual report to the attorney general and reporter, the clerk of the senate, the clerk of the house of representatives, and the legislative librarian that details the efforts of the commissioner and the state executive branch to comply with this part. The report must include a description of any violations and corrective actions taken to address such violations.

(1) No later than July 1, 2025, establish an internal review process to ensure compliance with FDA labeling standards in all communications, educational materials, and public health campaigns; and

(2) No later than January 15, 2026, and on or before January 15 of each subsequent year, submit an annual report to the attorney general and reporter, the clerk of the senate, the clerk of the house of representatives, and the legislative librarian that details the efforts of the commissioner and the state executive branch to comply with this part. The report must include a description of any violations and corrective actions taken to address such violations.

(b) An individual may report a violation or suspected violation of this part to the attorney general and reporter.

(c) The attorney general and reporter may:(1) No later than July 1, 2025, establish a process by which individuals may submit information concerning violations or suspected violations of this part;(2) Investigate complaints concerning alleged or suspected violations of this part and complaints of retaliation against an individual who reported an alleged or suspected violation of this part;(3) Upon finding that a violation occurred, notify in writing the violator and the director or chief executive of the entity for which the violator is an employee or agent; and(4) Assess penalties pursuant to § 68-1-1706(b).

(1) No later than July 1, 2025, establish a process by which individuals may submit information concerning violations or suspected violations of this part;

(2) Investigate complaints concerning alleged or suspected violations of this part and complaints of retaliation against an individual who reported an alleged or suspected violation of this part;

(3) Upon finding that a violation occurred, notify in writing the violator and the director or chief executive of the entity for which the violator is an employee or agent; and

(4) Assess penalties pursuant to § 68-1-1706(b).