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.
SB 1156 requires food containing human-made nanotechnology capable of collecting and transmitting data to be clearly labeled. It bans the sale, delivery, or holding for sale of such unlabeled food. The bill defines nanotechnology as structures under 100 nanometers designed to collect and transmit data. This applies to food products sold in Tennessee starting July 1, 2025. The law directly affects food manufacturers and retailers producing or selling products containing this specific type of nanotechnology.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Mar 17, 2026
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Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Mar 17, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health & Welfare Committee
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sara Kyle
DDemocratic
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