HB 2628 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Food and Food Products - As introduced, prohibits the sale or offering for sale of any food that contains a live vaccine. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53.

HB 2628 prohibits the sale or offering for sale of any food containing a live vaccine in Tennessee. This directly affects food manufacturers, retailers, and distributors who sell edible products. The bill defines "live vaccine" as a weakened virus or bacteria used to build human immunity and amends Tennessee Code Sections 53-1-102 (defining terms) and 53-1-103 (prohibiting unsafe food practices) to include this new restriction. The law would take effect upon becoming law.
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Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Last action Feb 9, 2026
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