Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1821: Food and Food Products - As enacted, clarifies that a person 19 or older does not need a license or permit to sell bakery goods, homemade or otherwise; soft drinks; or other similar food commodities if the person is supporting a 501(c)(3) organization, and a component of such organization's mission is to provide temporary accommodations for children in relationship to their placement in the custody of the department of children's services. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 14.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1821 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Food and Food Products - As enacted, clarifies that a person 19 or older does not need a license or permit to sell bakery goods, homemade or otherwise; soft drinks; or other similar food commodities if the person is supporting a 501(c)(3) organization, and a component of such organization's mission is to provide temporary accommodations for children in relationship to their placement in the custody of the department of children's services. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 14. Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 754.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 754
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
- Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
- Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction