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HB1825 • 2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, Chapter 15 and Title 53, relative to honey.
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Abstract summarizes the bill.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 740
Effective date(s) 04/14/2026
Pub. Ch. 740
Signed by Governor.
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by H. Speaker
Signed by Senate Speaker
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. SB subst.
Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 1, PNV 10
Subst. for comp. HB.
H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/30/2026
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee for 3/24/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/23/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Sponsor change.
Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Sponsor change.
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
Filed for introduction
Abstract summarizes the bill.
SENATE BILL 2602 By Southerland HOUSE BILL 1825 By Jones R HB1825 009734 - 1 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, Chapter 15 and Title 53, relative to honey. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE: SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 53-1-102(38), is amended by deleting "one hundred fifty gallons (150 gals.)" and substituting "eight hundred thirty-five gallons (835 gals.)". SECTION 2. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 53-8-103(14)(B)(v), is amended by deleting "one hundred fifty gallons (150 gals.)" and substituting "eight hundred thirty-five gallons (835 gals.)". SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.