SB 2652 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Agriculture, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to promulgate rules to implement and administer a voluntary program for the promotion of meat and byproducts from livestock raised in Tennessee, which may be labeled with an appropriate statement that indicates the meat or byproduct is a Tennessee meat or byproduct. - Amends TCA Title 43; Title 44 and Title 53.

SB 2652 requires new applicants for a livestock market license in Tennessee to provide their email address on the application form, in addition to their name, address, and phone number. This change applies specifically to individuals or businesses seeking a new license to operate a livestock market, as outlined in amendments to Tennessee Code Sections 43-11-102(a)(1), 44-11-102(a)(1), and 53-11-102(a)(1). The bill does not alter existing operational rules for licensed markets but updates the required information for new license applications. It takes effect upon becoming law.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed Apr 27, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
23
Key actions
10
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Apr 27, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Amended
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0780)
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 3
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0708)
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 29, Nays 1
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Adam Lowe
RRepublican
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