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TN SB1821

TN SB1821
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 14, relative to food safety.


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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
04/24/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/24/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, clarifies that a person 19 or older does not need a license or permit to sell bakery goods, homemade or otherwise; soft drinks; or other similar food commodities if the person is supporting a 501(c)(3) organization, and a component of such organization's mission is to provide temporary accommodations for children in relationship to their placement in the custody of the department of children's services. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 14.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law regarding food safety by creating exceptions to the requirement for licenses or permits for selling certain food items. Specifically, individuals 18 years old or younger will not need a license or permit to sell bakery goods, soft drinks, or similar food items at public events. Additionally, individuals 19 years old or older will also be exempt from needing a license or permit if they are selling these items to support a 501(c)(3) organization, which is a type of nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS, and if that organization's mission involves providing temporary housing for children in the custody of the department of children's services.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 754 (on 04/24/2026)

Bill Topics

Agriculture
  • ‐ Food Inspection and Safety
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Food Industry
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Family Issues

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