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.

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Overview Bill text 2 Compare versions History 9 Sponsors

Apr 4, 2025 · House

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 77

Mar 10, 2025 · House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 10, 2025 · House

Companion House Bill substituted

Mar 7, 2025 · House

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/10/2025

Mar 4, 2025 · Senate

Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1

Feb 26, 2025 · House

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/4/2025

Feb 10, 2025 · Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Jan 27, 2025 · House

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 16, 2025 · House

Filed for introduction

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

24.6% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -4 30/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 557 days quiet

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