Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution

HJR 780: Constitutional Amendments - Proposes adding a provision establishing the right to food that includes the right to save and exchange seeds and the right to grow, raise, harvest, produce, and acquire and consume the food of their own choosing for their own nourishment, sustenance, bodily health, and well-being. -

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Failed for lack of second in: Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HJR 780 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional Amendments - Proposes adding a provision establishing the right to food that includes the right to save and exchange seeds and the right to grow, raise, harvest, produce, and acquire and consume the food of their own choosing for their own nourishment, sustenance, bodily health, and well-being. -. Primary sponsor: Michele Reneau (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Failed for lack of second in: Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michele Reneau (Republican).