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TN HB1853

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michele Reneau

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the existing ban on Red 40 (Allura Red AC) in school food to prohibit all artificial food dyes in Tennessee schools
  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-6-2308, which governs school nutrition standards
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law under the public welfare provision

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to school nutrition.

Local Education Agencies

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/3/2026
Education2/17/2026
Education Administration Subcommittee2/11/2026
Education2/2/2026

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