SB1998

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47 and Title 53, relative to consumer protection.

Introduced·1/22/26

Tennessee SB1998 regulates pricing practices in food retail establishments to protect consumers from predatory pricing schemes.

Tennessee SB1998 amends the Tennessee Code to regulate pricing practices in food retail establishments. The bill prohibits larger food retail establishments from using electronic shelving labels and personalized algorithmic pricing. It mandates clear and conspicuous disclosure of unit prices for food items. The bill also prohibits using protected class data in setting prices, which could lead to discrimination. Violations of these provisions are considered unfair or deceptive acts under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, with potential civil penalties.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce and Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 10

3:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 10

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Mar 4

Senate

Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026

Mar 3

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026