Tobacco, Tobacco Products - As introduced, establishes the "Tobacco Product Retail Licensing Act," under which the alcoholic beverage commission is required to license and regulate tobacco product retailers. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 43; Title 47; Title 57; Title 67 and Title 68.
SB 2086 establishes the "Tobacco Product Retail Licensing Act," requiring the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to license and regulate all retailers selling tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, and vapor products like e-cigarettes. The law defines tobacco products broadly to cover nicotine products and vapor devices, and prohibits sales to anyone under 21, with specific rules for venues like cigar bars that restrict entry to those 21 or older. Retailers must verify customer age and comply with restrictions, such as banning sales to minors and prohibiting vaping in certain establishments. The commission will conduct compliance checks by sending individuals aged 16-20 to attempt purchases to ensure retailers follow the new rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 11, 2026
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5
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Committee
1
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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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Shane Reeves
RRepublican
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