SB1740

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15, relative to underage persons.

Complete·5/4/26

SB1740 amends Tennessee law to allow courts to impose penalties on underage tobacco users.

SB1740 amends Tennessee Code to allow courts to impose penalties on underage tobacco users. Courts may require community service, participation in a court program, a civil penalty, or informal adjustment for first-time offenders. For repeat offenders, courts may impose probation in addition to other penalties. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 4

Pub. Ch. 830

May 4

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Apr 27

Senate

Signed by Governor.