Bill > SJR0610

This concurrent resolution proposes an amendment to Article XI of the Constitution of Tennessee to establish a right to food. This means that if approved, the state's foundational law would recognize that individuals have a natural right to save and exchange seeds, and to obtain and eat the food they choose, provided they do not violate property rights or engage in illegal activities like trespassing or theft. It also grants individuals the right to grow, raise, harvest, and produce their own food on land zoned for agricultural, residential, or mixed uses, again with the caveat of respecting property rights and avoiding illegal actions. However, this proposed right would not prevent the state from regulating or prohibiting plants used to produce controlled or illegal substances. The resolution also outlines the process for this proposed amendment, requiring it to be referred to the next legislative session and published online for public awareness, as mandated by the Tennessee Constitution.