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TN HB0823

TN HB0823
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 57-4-102, relative to consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises.


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
03/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/08/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 any subsequent census. Specifically, the bill targets Hamilton County (which has a population between 366,200 and 366,300) by implementing a restriction that prevents any sports authority facility in that county from obtaining a new liquor license after March 1, 2030. Additionally, the bill requires the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the sports authority facility 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 specific incidents like driving under the influence, public intoxication, and vandalism. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 61 (on 04/08/2025)

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