Tennessee HB1155 amends state laws to prohibit the sale, distribution, or import of cell-cultured food products.

Tennessee HB1155 amends state laws to prohibit the sale, distribution, or import of cell-cultured food products, which are defined as food products produced without slaughter by growing cells in a controlled environment. The bill imposes fines of up to one million dollars and permit revocation for violations. The commissioner must notify violators in writing and may issue a stop sale order. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

Tennessee HB1155 amends state laws to prohibit the sale, distribution, or import of cell-cultured food products.

Tennessee HB1155 amends state laws to prohibit the sale, distribution, or import of cell-cultured food products, which are defined as food products produced without slaughter by growing cells in a controlled environment. The bill imposes fines of up to one million dollars and permit revocation for violations. The commissioner must notify violators in writing and may issue a stop sale order. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.