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TN HB1155
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Susan Lynn
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale, distribution, or importation of cell-cultured food products in Tennessee, defined as food produced by growing animal cells in a controlled environment without slaughter
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Covers products derived from species under federal meat and poultry inspection acts, as well as shellfish, big game, game birds, and fish
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Violators face a $1,000,000 fine and potential revocation of their food establishment permit
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Cell-cultured products sold in violation are subject to forfeiture; alleged violators have 10 days to request a hearing before findings become final
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Effective July 1, 2025, with the Department of Agriculture required to promulgate implementing rules
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40; Title 44; Title 47 and Title 53, relative to cell-cultured food products.
Food and Food Products
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026