HB 1099 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Food and Food Products - As introduced, prohibits the sale of food containing nanotechnology created by humans that is capable of collecting and transmitting data unless the food is labeled as containing nanotechnology. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53.

HB 1099 prohibits selling food containing human-made nanotechnology capable of collecting and transmitting data unless the product is labeled as such. It directly affects food manufacturers and retailers in Tennessee selling products with this specific type of nanotechnology. The bill defines "nanotechnology" as human-created structures under 100 nanometers designed to collect or transmit data, requiring clear labeling for such items. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Total actions
8
Key actions
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Committee
6
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee to Special Calendar 37
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee to 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee - Health Committee
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
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Joe Towns
DDemocratic
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