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TN SB1821
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adam Lowe
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-14-703(11)(D)
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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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