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TN HB1354
TN HB1354AN 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
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
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 law to require all individuals who sell or distribute smoking paraphernalia (such as pipes, rolling papers, or other devices used for smoking) to prominently display a sign indicating the legal age for purchasing tobacco-related products. The bill specifically modifies Section 39-15-411(a) of Tennessee Code Annotated, replacing the existing language with a new requirement that mandates businesses display a sign as specified in another section of the code (§ 39-17-1506(a)). This change is part of broader efforts to prevent youth access to tobacco and smoking-related products by ensuring clear, visible age restriction information at the point of sale. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses time to comply with the new signage requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee (on 04/01/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1354&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1354 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0988.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0988 (15385) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2917.pdf |
| 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/HB1354.pdf |
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