Taxes, Privilege - As introduced, allocates 30 percent of the revenue from taxes on vapor products to counties in equal amounts to be used for youth nicotine prevention programs and services. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10.
SB 2066 requires that 30% of revenue from Tennessee's vapor product tax be distributed equally to all counties starting July 1, 2026. The funds must be used exclusively for youth nicotine prevention programs and services. This bill directly affects all Tennessee counties by providing them with new dedicated funding for prevention efforts targeting young people. It amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10, to establish this allocation mechanism. The policy change ensures consistent, statewide funding for local youth nicotine prevention initiatives.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Apr 24, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
9
Committee
10
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 4/7/2026
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026
lower
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bo Watson
RRepublican
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