SB2086

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 43; Title 47; Title 57; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to tobacco products.

Introduced·1/22/26

Tennessee SB2086 strictly prohibits the sale of tobacco products to persons under 21, requiring age verification and in-person sales.

Tennessee SB2086 amends state law to strictly prohibit the sale of tobacco products, including vapor products, to individuals under the age of twenty-one. Proof of age is mandatory for all sales. The bill mandates that all tobacco product sales must occur in-person at a licensed location, prohibiting delivery sales. Licensed retailers must verify the age of purchasers using government-issued photo identification. The bill also establishes a Tobacco Product Retail Licensing Act, requiring retailers to obtain a license, post signage about age restrictions, and comply with annual inspections.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce and Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 11

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.