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TN SB1821

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Lowe

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Origin

Senate

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 count toward the volunteer food handling 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.

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Last Action

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

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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