Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1008: Tobacco, Tobacco Products - As introduced, increases, from a Class C to a Class A misdemeanor, the penalty for selling or distributing a vapor product to an individual under 21 years of age; requires retailers of vapor products to obtain a license for such retail sales from the department of commerce and insurance; provides for civil penalties for violations by licensees. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15 and Title 62.

In committee Last action January 22, 2026: Withdrawn.

Plain-language summary

HB 1008 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Tobacco, Tobacco Products - As introduced, increases, from a Class C to a Class A misdemeanor, the penalty for selling or distributing a vapor product to an individual under 21 years of age; requires retailers of vapor products to obtain a license for such retail sales from the department of commerce and insurance; provides for civil penalties for violations by licensees. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15 and Title 62. Primary sponsor: Kevin Raper (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Withdrawn.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kevin Raper (Republican).