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TN HB1853
TN HB1853AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to school nutrition.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, expands from only those containing Allura Red AC, also known as Red 40, to those containing any artificial food dye, the food or beverage items an LEA or public charter school is prohibited from selling, offering for sale, or providing to students on school property through the school nutrition program or through a third party authorized by the LEA or public charter school. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
AI Summary
This bill expands the types of food and beverages that local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools in Tennessee are prohibited from selling, offering, or providing to students through school nutrition programs or authorized third parties. Previously, the restriction only applied to items containing a specific artificial food dye called Allura Red AC, also known as Red 40. Now, the prohibition will cover any food or beverage containing any artificial food dye, which are coloring agents not derived from natural sources. This change aims to broaden the scope of healthier food options available to students within schools.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (15)
Michele Reneau (R)*,
Scott Cepicky (R),
Elaine Davis (R),
Jeremy Faison (R),
Monty Fritts (R),
Caleb Hemmer (D),
Timothy Hill (R),
Dan Howell (R),
Bud Hulsey (R),
Susan Lynn (R),
Brock Martin (R),
Jay Reedy (R),
Lee Reeves (R),
Chris Todd (R),
Todd Warner (R),
Last Action
SA0497 - Amendment 1-0 to SB2423 (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1853&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2423 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0497.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0497 (13318) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1605.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1853 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1853.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1853.pdf |
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