Tennessee Senate Passes Bill That Would Ban ‘Vaccine Passports’

In this undated photo, provided by NY Governor's Press Office on March 27, 2021, is the new "Excelsior Pass" app, a digital pass that people can download to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. NY Governor's Press Office via AP/File

The Tennessee Senate passed a bill that aims to ban so-called “vaccine passports” on a state level.

The legislation would also take away public health powers from county boards of health.