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TN SB1225
TN SB1225AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal offenses.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires all persons who disseminate smoking paraphernalia to display the sign providing notice of the legal age for purchasing such products required by the Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco, Smoking Hemp, and Vapor Products Act; removes authorization for a person to substitute a tobacco-related warning sign required by law prior to April 22, 1994. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee state law regarding the display of warning signs in establishments that sell smoking paraphernalia. Specifically, it requires all businesses that distribute smoking-related items to prominently display a sign indicating the legal age for purchasing such products, as mandated by the Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco, Smoking Hemp, and Vapor Products Act. The bill removes any previous authorization for businesses to use alternative tobacco-related warning signs that were in place before April 22, 1994. The new requirement aims to ensure clear and consistent age restriction information is visible to consumers, potentially helping to prevent underage access to smoking products. The law will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses time to update their signage to comply with the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1225&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1225 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0621.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0621 (13990) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1898.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1225 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1225.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1225.pdf |
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