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TN HB1487

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lee Reeves

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires food establishments and food service establishments to disclose country of origin for imported farm-raised and wild fish, either through labeling, signage (minimum 8.5" x 11", placed at least 36" from floor), or menu notation

  • Mandates suppliers disclose to food establishments whether fish is farm-raised or wild, and the country of origin; establishments that unknowingly violate based on good-faith reliance on supplier information are exempt from penalties

  • Exempts crab, lobster, oyster, crayfish, clam, and scallops from farm-raised/wild disclosure requirements; also exempts hospitals, retailers already subject to federal COOL requirements, and groups of 10+ individuals with preordered food

  • Establishes escalating civil penalties within a 24-month period: written warning for first violation, then $100, $250, $500, and $1,000 per covered commodity for subsequent violations

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 53 and Title 68, relative to identifying the origins of food.

Food and Food Products

Last Action

Failed in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Subcommittee2/25/2026
Health1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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