SB2196

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9 and Title 12, relative to procurement of tires.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2196 mandates tire manufacturers to disclose the use of 100% French process zinc oxide in their products.

Tennessee SB2196 amends procurement laws to require tire manufacturers and suppliers to clearly indicate whether their tires are produced with 100% French process zinc oxide. This disclosure must be made in price lists and buying guides provided to the state. Manufacturers must update these documents within 90 days of any change in the manufacturing process. Failure to comply may result in contract suspension or termination. The chief procurement officer can enforce these requirements through rules and the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 18

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

Mar 17

Senate

Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026