Tennessee · 114
HB 1679
Courts, Juvenile - As enacted, expands the disposition allowed when a person under 21 is found to have unlawfully purchased, possessed, accepted receipt of, or presented fraudulent proof of age to purchase tobacco, smoking hemp, a vapor product, or a smokeless nicotine product to include requiring community service work, the successful completion of a prescribed court program, or placing the person on an informal adjustment for a period of 90 days for a first violation, and, for a second or subsequent violation, placing the person on probation for up to six months in addition to requiring community service and the successful completion of a prescribed court program focusing on the dangers of tobacco and vapor products. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15.
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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 1679 expands judicial dispositions for individuals under 21 who unlawfully purchase, possess, or use fraudulent proof of age to obtain tobacco or nicotine products. For a first violation, the bill allows for community service, completion of a court program, or a 90-day informal adjustment. Subsequent violations may result in up to six months of probation alongside community service and a program focused on the dangers of these products.
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Sponsors
- Debra Moody Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026… | lower | fail | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 2, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 23, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 11, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |