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TN SB0320
TN SB0320AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 57-4-102, relative to consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises.
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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
Passed
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, lowers the county population threshold, from in excess of 500,000 to in excess of 350,000, for a sports authority facility to be eligible to obtain a liquor-by-the-drink license; prohibits a facility located in Hamilton County from being issued a license after March 1, 2030, and requires the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over a facility located in Hamilton County to provide an annual report to the general assembly detailing any public safety issues related to the facility. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-102.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's liquor licensing law by lowering the county population threshold for sports authority facilities to be eligible for a liquor-by-the-drink license from over 500,000 to over 350,000 residents, based on the 2020 federal census or subsequent censuses. Specifically, the bill targets Hamilton County (which has a population between 366,200 and 366,300) by prohibiting any new liquor licenses for sports authority facilities after March 1, 2030. Additionally, the bill requires the local law enforcement agency in Hamilton County to submit an annual report to the state general assembly by January 1st, detailing public safety issues related to the facility, including incidents of driving under the influence, public intoxication, and vandalism. The legislation takes effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 03/25/2025 (on 04/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0320&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0061.pdf |
| Amendment 2-0 to SB0320 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0011.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0011 (4008) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0150.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0320 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0002.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0002 (3834) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0107.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0320 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0320.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0320.pdf |
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