Foodies of TN Bill Status

Track HB 1751 and the legislation behind the Foodies of TN specialty plate.

Current status

As of April 6, 2026, the bill has passed both the Tennessee Senate and the Tennessee House.

Bill numbers

The House bill is HB 1751. The companion Senate bill is SB 1477.

What happened so far

  1. January 13, 2026: the legislation was introduced, putting Foodies of TN into the specialty plate process.
  2. March 9, 2026: the Senate passed the companion bill, SB 1477.
  3. House Transportation, House Finance, Ways and Means, and House Calendar & Rules all cleared HB 1751.
  4. April 2, 2026: HB 1751 was placed on the House Regular Calendar for April 6, 2026.
  5. April 6, 2026: HB 1751 passed the Tennessee House.

What happens next

With both chambers now having passed the legislation, the tracker moves to the plate-design phase. After legislative authorization, Foodies of TN still needs a final plate design and 1,000 pre-orders before production can begin.

Why this page exists

Legislative status changes quickly. This page is the public reference point for the Foodies of TN bill so supporters, media, and potential pre-order customers can see the current status without digging through committee calendars.

Follow the source directly

The official state page is always the source of truth. We link it every time because dates, calendars, and bill actions can move fast. Open the Tennessee bill page.