House Bill 1894, also known as Senate Bill 1903, amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to redefine certain terms related to food and drugs. Specifically, it designates the existing definition of "drug" in Section 53-1-102(14) as subdivision (A) and adds a new subdivision (B) that includes food containing a vaccine or vaccine material as a type of drug. Additionally, the bill introduces a new definition for "vaccine or vaccine material," describing it as a substance intended to stimulate antibody production and provide immunity against disease, which is authorized or approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

The bill aims to clarify the classification of foods that contain vaccines, thereby potentially impacting regulations surrounding food safety and public health. It is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the public welfare in relation to the provisions outlined.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53-1-102(14), 53-1-102