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TN SB0568
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Pody
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AI Summary
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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
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Imposes a $1,000,000 fine for violations, with potential revocation of food establishment permits
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Authorizes forfeiture of cell-cultured food products sold or distributed in violation of the ban
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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
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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