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TN SB1740
TN SB1740AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15, relative to underage persons.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
Passed
04/27/2026
04/27/2026
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 modifies the penalties for individuals under 21 years old who unlawfully purchase, possess, accept, or use fake identification to buy tobacco, smoking hemp, vapor products, or smokeless nicotine products in Tennessee. For a first offense, instead of just a potential civil penalty, courts can now require community service, completion of a court-approved program focused on the dangers of these products, or an informal adjustment period of 90 days for minors. For a second or subsequent offense, minors can be placed on probation for up to six months, in addition to community service and completing the educational program, with the probation not being supervised by the Department of Children's Services.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 (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=SB1740&ga=114 | 01/16/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0830.pdf | 05/04/2026 |
| 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/SB1740.pdf | 01/16/2026 |
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