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

HB 74: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, establishes mandatory minimum penalties of 48 hours in jail and a $500 fine for a person convicted of knowingly selling or distributing a product containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid to a person who is under 21 years of age. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43, Chapter 27 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

Introduced Last action January 15, 2025: P2C held on desk, pending appointment of Standing Committees

Plain-language summary

HB 74 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, establishes mandatory minimum penalties of 48 hours in jail and a $500 fine for a person convicted of knowingly selling or distributing a product containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid to a person who is under 21 years of age. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43, Chapter 27 and Title 49, Chapter 6. Primary sponsor: Dan Howell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2025): P2C held on desk, pending appointment of Standing Committees.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dan Howell (Republican).