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TN HB2359
TN HB2359AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43; Title 57 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10, relative to vapor products.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/15/2026
04/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
05/27/2026
05/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2026
05/27/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, expands the definition of "consumable material" to include natural and synthetic liquid nicotine solutions and liquid nicotine analogues for purposes of the taxation of vapor products containing such material; requires the alcoholic beverage commission to issue the fines for the offense of selling or offering for sale a vapor product for retail sale in this state to anyone under 21. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43; Title 57 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of "consumable material" to include natural and synthetic liquid nicotine solutions and liquid nicotine analogues, which are substances used in vapor products, for the purpose of taxation. It also clarifies that a "vapor product" is a noncombustible item that uses a heating element and battery to produce vapor, including e-cigarettes and similar devices, but excludes products regulated by federal law. Furthermore, the bill designates the Alcoholic Beverage Commission as the entity responsible for issuing fines for the offense of selling or offering vapor products to individuals under 21 years of age.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1126 (on 05/27/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Tobacco Abuse, Treatment, and Education
Macroeconomics
- ‐ Taxation, Tax Policy, and Tax Reform
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