SB 1964 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Fireworks - As enacted, expands the length of the existing Independence Day and New Year sales periods and adds new Memorial Day and Labor Day sales periods for seasonal retailers of fireworks for the 2026 retail period; increases the seasonal retailer permit fee from $100 to $150 for calendar year 2026; and authorizes the state fire marshal to promulgate rules to effectuate the act. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 104.

SB 1964 would expand seasonal fireworks sales periods for Tennessee retailers in 2026, adding Memorial Day (May 20-30) and Labor Day (September 1-10) windows alongside existing Independence Day (June 10-July 10) and New Year's (December 10-January 3) sales. It increases the seasonal retailer permit fee from $100 to $150 for 2026 and authorizes the state fire marshal to create implementing rules. All provisions apply only to the 2026 retail period and expire February 1, 2027. The bill directly affects licensed fireworks retailers operating in Tennessee during these designated holiday periods.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed May 22, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
26
Key actions
14
Committee
10
May 22, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
May 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
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Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 68, Nays 17, PNV 0
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0, PNV 1
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/14/2026
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/14/2026
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 4/7/2026
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Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/17/2026
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Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
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Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026
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Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ken Yager
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