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TN HB2020

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Cochran

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Exempts churches, temples, synagogues, other religious institutions, and civic, fraternal, or veteran's organizations from the definition of "food service establishment" when food is prepared, served, transported, or stored by volunteers

  • Clarifies that storage of unopened commercially canned food, non-hazardous packaged bulk food, and dry goods does not qualify for the exemption

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-14-703(11)(D)

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 14, relative to food safety.

Health, Dept. of

Last Action

Passed H., as am., Ayes 85, Nays 7, PNV 1

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/10/2026
Health2/18/2026
Health Subcommittee2/11/2026
Health2/4/2026

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