SB 568 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Food and Food Products - As introduced, prohibits the importation, sale, and distribution of cell-cultured food products in this state. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 44; Title 47 and Title 53.

SB 568 prohibits the sale, distribution, and importation of cell-cultured food products (lab-grown meat or seafood produced without animal slaughter) within Tennessee. It directly affects food businesses, importers, and distributors handling these products. Key provisions include a $1 million fine for violations, potential revocation of food establishment permits, and a process for the commissioner to issue stop-sale orders after a hearing. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Apr 1, 2026
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Apr 1, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 4/1/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mark Pody
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