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TN HB1679
TN HB1679AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15, relative to underage persons.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
05/04/2026
05/04/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/04/2026
05/04/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, expands the disposition allowed when a person under 21 is found to have unlawfully purchased, possessed, accepted receipt of, or presented fraudulent proof of age to purchase tobacco, smoking hemp, a vapor product, or a smokeless nicotine product to include requiring community service work, the successful completion of a prescribed court program, or placing the person on an informal adjustment for a period of 90 days for a first violation, and, for a second or subsequent violation, placing the person on probation for up to six months in addition to requiring community service and the successful completion of a prescribed court program focusing on the dangers of tobacco and vapor products. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to change the penalties for individuals under 21 who unlawfully purchase, possess, accept, or use fake identification to buy tobacco, smoking hemp, vapor products, or smokeless nicotine products. For a first offense, instead of just a civil penalty, courts can now require community service, completion of a court-approved program, or an informal adjustment period of 90 days. For repeat offenders, the bill allows for probation for up to six months, in addition to community service and a court program specifically designed to educate them about the dangers of tobacco and vapor products, with probation not being supervised by the Department of Children's Services.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Debra Moody (R)*,
Michele Carringer (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
John Crawford (R),
Michael Hale (R),
Dan Howell (R),
Dennis Powers (R),
Michele Reneau (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 830 (on 05/04/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Tobacco Abuse, Treatment, and Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1679&ga=114 | 01/14/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0830.pdf | 05/04/2026 |
| Amendment 2-0 to HB1679 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA1026.pdf | 04/02/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1679 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0765.pdf | 03/24/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1740 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0712.pdf | 03/17/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0712 (13147) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1554.pdf | 03/17/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1679 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1679.pdf | 02/16/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1679.pdf | 01/14/2026 |
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