Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 2051: Consumer Protection - As introduced, enacts "The Tennessee Safe Stores and Staffed Stores Act;" requires drug and food retail establishments using self-service checkout stations to maintain a minimum staffing ratio, limits self-service transactions to no more than 15 items, and prohibits the purchase of age-restricted or security-tagged merchandise at self-service checkout stations. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 50.

In committee Last action March 4, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of Commerce Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2051 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Consumer Protection - As introduced, enacts "The Tennessee Safe Stores and Staffed Stores Act;" requires drug and food retail establishments using self-service checkout stations to maintain a minimum staffing ratio, limits self-service transactions to no more than 15 items, and prohibits the purchase of age-restricted or security-tagged merchandise at self-service checkout stations. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 50. Primary sponsor: Karen Camper (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of Commerce Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Karen Camper (Democratic).