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.
HB 1155 would ban the sale, distribution, and import of cell-cultured food products (like lab-grown meat or seafood made from animal cells without slaughter) in Tennessee. It directly affects businesses producing, importing, or selling these products within the state, including food manufacturers and retailers. Key provisions include a $1 million fine per violation, potential revocation of food business permits, and a process where the commissioner must issue a written notice with a 10-day hearing window before penalties apply. The law requires the Department of Agriculture to create implementing rules and 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 Mar 18, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee to Final Calendar 2
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee to 2/18/2026
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 2/11/2026
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee - Government Operatons for Review
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Susan Lynn
RRepublican
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