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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
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, 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 potential fine, the court can now require community service, completion of a court-approved program, or an informal adjustment period of 90 days. For a second or subsequent offense, the bill adds probation for up to six months to the existing requirements of community service and a court program that specifically educates on the dangers of tobacco and vapor products.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1740&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1679 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1679.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1740.pdf |
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