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

SB 1609: Public Health - As introduced, establishes a deadline of no later than December 31 each year for the department of agriculture to report to the general assembly on its enforcement efforts under the Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco, Smoking Hemp, and Vapor Products Act. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15; Title 47, Chapter 25 and Title 57, Chapter 7.

In committee Last action February 3, 2026: Withdrawn.

Plain-language summary

SB 1609 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Health - As introduced, establishes a deadline of no later than December 31 each year for the department of agriculture to report to the general assembly on its enforcement efforts under the Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco, Smoking Hemp, and Vapor Products Act. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15; Title 47, Chapter 25 and Title 57, Chapter 7. Primary sponsor: Paul Bailey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Withdrawn.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Bailey (Republican).