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TN HB2628

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Towns

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale or offering for sale of any food that contains a live vaccine in Tennessee

  • Defines "live vaccine" as a weakened form of a virus or bacteria intended for use in humans to stimulate antibody production and provide disease immunity

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Sections 53-1-102 and 53-1-103(a) to add these provisions to existing food safety law

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law under public welfare justification

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53, relative to food products.

Food and Food Products

Last Action

Ref. to Delayed Bills Committee

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Delayed Bills2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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