SB1471

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 53 and Title 68, relative to identifying the origins of food.

Introduced·10/30/25

Tennessee SB1471 requires food establishments to disclose the country of origin and type of fish for certain seafood items.

Tennessee SB1471 amends state laws to mandate that food establishments disclose the country of origin and whether the fish is farm-raised or wild for certain seafood items. Specifically, establishments must provide this information for farm-raised and wild fish, excluding those used as ingredients in processed foods. Disclosures must be made via labels, signs, or menu addenda. Exemptions apply to retailers already required to disclose origin, hospitals, and groups pre-ordering food. The act includes escalating civil penalties for non-compliance and takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Welfare Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

Mar 4

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

Mar 17

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Mar 11

Senate

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

Mar 4

Senate

Reset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee