Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 2602: Food and Food Products - As enacted, increases from 150 gallons to 835 gallons the annual threshold amount of honey at or above which a honey producer is subject to food manufacturing and inspection requirements. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 15 and Title 53.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2602 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Food and Food Products - As enacted, increases from 150 gallons to 835 gallons the annual threshold amount of honey at or above which a honey producer is subject to food manufacturing and inspection requirements. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 15 and Title 53. Primary sponsor: Steve Southerland (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): Pub. Ch. 740.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Southerland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 740
- Effective date(s) 04/14/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 1, PNV 10
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
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