Government Restrictions On Milk Sales

The bill aims to change the laws regarding milk sales in Tennessee by repealing the Unfair Milk Sales Act. This would allow sellers to sell milk at prices lower than their costs, removing the current restrictions on pricing.

TN HB0101 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by William Lamberth (R), currently “Introduced” since January 13, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 258 of them sponsored by William Lamberth.

Supporters of the bill argue that it will promote competition and lower prices for consumers by allowing retailers to sell milk at reduced prices. They believe this will benefit families and encourage more affordable access to milk in the market.

Critics of the bill contend that removing the prohibition on selling milk below cost could lead to unfair pricing practices and harm small dairy producers. They worry that it may result in a race to the bottom in pricing, potentially jeopardizing the sustainability of local farms.

The analysis of HB0101, which seeks to repeal the Unfair Milk Sales Act and remove the prohibition against selling milk below cost, indicates a low risk of conflict of interest for the sponsor, William Lamberth. Lamberth's documented personal financial interests include his role as an attorney and partner at a law firm, ownership of a consulting business, and a board membership at a local CASA organization. None of these positions or interests appear to have any direct or indirect connection to the agriculture or food industries, specifically the dairy sector affected by the bill. Additionally, there is no evidence suggesting that his spouse's employment with Sumner County Schools has any relevance to the bill's subject matter. Given the lack of overlap between Lamberth's financial interests and the bill's impact on milk sales and agricultural pricing, the potential for personal financial gain is minimal.

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