Bill
Bill > HB1746
TN HB1746
TN HB1746AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53, relative to foods that contain forever chemicals.
summary
Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits the sale, delivery for sale, holding for sale, or offering for sale of food that contains forever chemicals, unless the food is labeled as containing forever chemicals and discloses the known or possible health effects of the chemical; defines forever chemicals as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the sale, delivery, holding, or offering for sale of any food in Tennessee that contains "forever chemicals," which are defined as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of man-made chemicals like PFOA and PFOS. However, this prohibition is waived if the food is clearly labeled to indicate the presence of these chemicals and includes information about their known or potential health effects. This measure aims to inform consumers about the presence of these substances in their food and their potential health risks, with the law taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee (on 02/18/2026)
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1746&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1746 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1746.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1746.pdf |
Loading...