Food and Food Products - As introduced, prohibits the sale, delivery for sale, holding for sale, or offering for sale of food that contains forever chemicals, unless the food is labeled as containing forever chemicals and discloses the known or possible health effects of the chemical; defines forever chemicals as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53.
HB 1746 prohibits the sale, delivery, holding for sale, or offering for sale of food containing forever chemicals (PFAS) unless the product is labeled to disclose the presence of PFAS and the known or possible health effects. It defines "forever chemicals" as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including specific compounds like PFOA and PFOS. The law directly affects food manufacturers and sellers in Tennessee, requiring clear labeling for PFAS-containing products. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
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