SB 616 Tennessee Senate · 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.

SB 616 prohibits the sale or offering for sale of any food containing a live vaccine. This directly affects food producers, manufacturers, and retailers who might include such products in their supply chain. The bill defines "live vaccine" as a weakened virus or bacteria used to stimulate human immunity against disease. It amends Tennessee food safety codes (TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53) to implement this new restriction, focusing on preventing intentional inclusion of medical vaccines in consumable products. The law would take effect upon becoming law.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Sara Kyle
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