HB1853Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to school nutrition.
Introduced by Michele Reneau, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, prohibits LEAs and public charter schools from selling, offering for sale, or providing to students on school property through a school nutrition program any food or beverage item that contains Allura Red AC; Erythrosine B; Tartrazine; Sunset Yellow FCF; Erioglaucine disodium salt; Indigo carmine; or Fast Green FCF. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 619
April 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee · March 3, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
14 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Renea Jones | 4 | Not Voting |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Robert Stevens | 13 | Yes |
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | Not Voting |
| William Slater | 35 | Yes |
| Charlie Baum | 37 | Not Voting |
| Gino Bulso | 61 | Yes |
| Scott Cepicky | 64 | Yes |
| Ronnie Glynn | 67 | Not Voting |
| Aron Maberry | 68 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
Sponsor change.
P2C, ref. to Education Committee
Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 2/17/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/3/2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/5/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/9/2026
Comp. SB subst.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 619
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