House Bill 299 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to regulate the sale and labeling of meat products that contain mRNA vaccines or vaccine materials. Specifically, it introduces a new requirement that any livestock carcass, part of a livestock carcass, or meat food product containing such materials must have a conspicuous notification on its labeling. This aims to ensure consumers are informed about the presence of mRNA vaccines in the products they purchase.

Additionally, the bill defines "mRNA vaccine or vaccine material" as a substance that stimulates antibody production and immunity against disease by introducing messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) corresponding to a viral protein. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53-7-206, 53-7-202