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TN SB1974
TN SB1974AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53, relative to meat.
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Introduced
01/24/2024
01/24/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits the manufacture, sale, or delivery, holding, or offering for sale of any livestock carcass, part of any livestock carcass, or meat food product that was derived or prepared from livestock that received an mRNA vaccine or vaccine material unless the product labeling contains a conspicuous notification, in a type size of not less than 10 point font, that the product was derived or prepared from livestock that received an mRNA vaccine or vaccine material. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's laws to require the labeling of any livestock carcass, livestock carcass part, or meat food product that was derived from livestock that received an mRNA vaccine or vaccine material. The label must include a conspicuous notification, in at least 10-point font, that the product was derived from livestock that received an mRNA vaccine or vaccine material. The bill also defines "mRNA vaccine or vaccine material" as a genetic modification substance that delivers messenger RNA (mRNA) into cells to elicit an immune response through the creation of spike proteins, while causing genetic change in the recipient.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee (on 03/06/2024)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ Animal and Crop Disease, Pest Control
- ‐ Food Inspection and Safety
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1974&ga=113 | 01/24/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1974 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/SB1974.pdf | 03/05/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB1974.pdf | 01/24/2024 |
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