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HB 2113

State Symbols - As enacted, designates and adopts cast iron cookware as the official frontier cookware of this state. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Clark Boyd

Tennessee designates cast iron cookware as the official frontier cookware, a ceremonial label for heritage use in state materials without new programs or regulatory effects.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 674
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Bill Summary · HB 2113

Summary of HB 2113 (Session 114) — Tennessee

Title and Purpose

  • Designates and adopts cast iron cookware as the official frontier cookware of Tennessee.
  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.
  • Rationale presented in the bill highlights cast iron as a long-standing, utilitarian item tied to Tennessee's history and resources.

Key Provisions

  • Add a new section to the Tennessee Code affirming that: Cast iron cookware is the official frontier cookware of the state.
  • Effective date: The act takes effect upon becoming law (no separate delayed date).

Who/What Is Affected

  • State designation and branding: Cast iron cookware becomes part of Tennessee’s official symbols related to frontier heritage.
  • No explicit creation of programs, funding, or regulatory requirements; the designation is largely symbolic.
  • No direct impact on government operations or budgets is identified in the fiscal note.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Fiscal Note Classification: “Not Significant” impact on state or local government operations.
  • Legislative history shows standard passage through committees, with final organizational action concluding in 2026 (public Chapter 674).
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsor is (Senate) Pody; House sponsor is (Rep.) Boyd, with a co-sponsor listed as Clark Boyd.
  • Key dates:
    • Filed and introduced in early February 2026.
    • Passed through committees in March 2026.
    • Became public Chapter 674 around mid-April 2026.

Fiscal Impact

  • Not significant: The fiscal analysis indicates no meaningful impact on state or local government operations.
  • Administrative costs or program funding are not anticipated from the designation.

Practical Implications

  • The designation provides a ceremonial label that may be used in state materials, tourism promotions, museums, or educational contexts.
  • It does not mandate procurement requirements, regulation, or licensing related to cast iron cookware.
  • Reflects an emphasis on Tennessee’s cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship.

Note

  • The bill’s language emphasizes the historical and practical aspects of cast iron cookware, including its durability, recyclability, and chemical-free properties, aligning with broader themes of enduring state identity.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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