SB 638 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tobacco, Tobacco Products - As introduced, urges the department of agriculture to study the effects of the use of vapor products by persons under 21 and make recommendations to the legislature with regard to reducing such use. - Amends TCA Title 1, Chapter 3; Title 39; Title 43, Chapter 27 and Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 1.

This bill urges Tennessee's Department of Agriculture to study the effects of vapor product sales, distribution, and use among youth under 21 years old. It directs the department to make recommendations to the legislature for reducing such use, without imposing new restrictions. The bill amends state law to require this study and reporting process, focusing specifically on underage access and consumption. It does not create new regulations but sets up a review mechanism for potential future action.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Dec 1, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Page Walley
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