HB1302

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 53, Chapter 7 and Chapter 380 of the Public Acts of 2023, relative to the inspection of food derived from animals.

Complete·6/4/25

Establishes a Tennessee Meat Inspection Act to regulate the inspection of meat derived from animals in intrastate commerce.

The Tennessee Meat Inspection Act establishes a state-level meat inspection program for animals slaughtered and processed for intrastate commerce. It adopts federal meat inspection laws and standards, allowing the Department of Agriculture to inspect and license establishments and custom operations. The commissioner can exempt certain custom operations from regular inspections if specific conditions are met. The act outlines licensing requirements, inspection procedures, and penalties for violations, ensuring the production of unadulterated and properly branded meat products.

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Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

10:30 AM

House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee Hearing

Mar 31, 2025

11:00 AM

House Government Operations Committee Hearing

History

Jun 4, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 463

Apr 21, 2025

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 21, 2025

House

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