Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 72: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, 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; prohibits a retailer from knowingly allowing an employee younger than 21 to access, handle, or sell any product containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid on the premises of the retail establishment. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43, Chapter 27 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 72 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, 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; prohibits a retailer from knowingly allowing an employee younger than 21 to access, handle, or sell any product containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid on the premises of the retail establishment. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43, Chapter 27 and Title 49, Chapter 6. Primary sponsor: Dan Howell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): Pub. Ch. 77.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Howell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 77
- Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- H. concurred in S. am. no. 1 Ayes 86, Nays 8 PNV 0 HB0072
- H. Placed on Message Calendar for 3/17/2025
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0049)
- Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 3
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