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TN HB2511

TN HB2511
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1 and Title 39, relative to tobacco.


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Introduced
01/30/2024
In Committee
02/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/26/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, prohibits generally the sale of tobacco products to a person born on or after January 1, 2007; allows for two exceptions to the prohibition of selling tobacco products to a person born on or after January 1, 2007; prohibits the sale of tobacco products in vending machines. - Amends TCA Title 1 and Title 39.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2007, with two exceptions: tobacco products can be sold and consumed within a hookah lounge, cigar bar, or similar establishment, and certain tobacco products can be sold to individuals 21 and older. The bill also prohibits the sale of tobacco products through vending machines. Additionally, the bill strengthens existing prohibitions on the sale and distribution of smoking hemp, vapor, and smokeless nicotine products to individuals under 21 years of age. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Failed in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee (on 03/26/2024)

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