SB 1609 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Public Health - As introduced, establishes a deadline of no later than December 31 each year for the department of agriculture to report to the general assembly on its enforcement efforts under the Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco, Smoking Hemp, and Vapor Products Act. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15; Title 47, Chapter 25 and Title 57, Chapter 7.

SB 1609 requires Tennessee's Department of Agriculture to submit an annual report by December 31 each year detailing its enforcement of youth access restrictions for tobacco, smoking hemp, and vapor products. The report must cover specific enforcement efforts under the Prevention of Youth Access Act and be shared with the state legislature and the public. This amendment to Tennessee Code (Sections 39-17-1509, 47-25, and 57-7) establishes a fixed deadline for these reports. The bill was introduced in 2026 but withdrawn before passage.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 15, 2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Jan 14, 2026
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Paul Bailey
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