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IntroducedJan 21, 2026
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
Tennessee House Bill
Local Education Agencies - As introduced, expands from only those containing Allura Red AC, also known as Red 40, to those containing any artificial food dye, the food or beverage items an LEA or public charter school is prohibited from selling, offering for sale, or providing to students on school property through the school nutrition program or through a third party authorized by the LEA or public charter school. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
Last Action See all actions
House • Feb 11, 2026: Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 2/17/2026
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Comments on HB 1853
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- Feb 11, 2026 | House
- Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 2/17/2026
- Feb 02, 2026 | House
- Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
- Sponsor change.
- P2C, ref. to Education Committee
- Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
- Jan 22, 2026 | House
- Intro., P1C.
- Jan 21, 2026 | House
- Filed for introduction
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