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TN SB0568

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Pody

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, distribution, or importation of cell-cultured food products in Tennessee, defined as food produced by growing cells from meat, poultry, shellfish, game, or fish species in a controlled environment without slaughter

  • Imposes a $1,000,000 fine for violations, with potential revocation of food establishment permits

  • Authorizes forfeiture of cell-cultured food products sold or distributed in violation of the ban

  • Requires the commissioner to provide written notice of violations, with violators having 10 days to request a hearing before findings become final and a stop sale order is issued

  • Effective date: July 1, 2025

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 Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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