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TN SB1818
TN SB1818AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53, relative to foods that contain forever chemicals.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
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 has an exception: food containing these chemicals can still be sold if it is clearly labeled as containing them and includes information about the known or possible health effects associated with exposure to these substances. This legislation aims to address concerns about these persistent chemicals in the food supply and inform consumers about their presence and potential risks, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1818&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1746 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1746.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1818.pdf |
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