Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 568: Food and Food Products - As introduced, prohibits the importation, sale, and distribution of cell-cultured food products in this state. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 44; Title 47 and Title 53.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 568 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Food and Food Products - As introduced, prohibits the importation, sale, and distribution of cell-cultured food products in this state. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 44; Title 47 and Title 53. Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Pody | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 4/1/2026
- Reset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
- Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
- Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction