StateTennessee

HB 2172: Alcoholic Beverage Commission - As enacted, imposes an additional 10% tax on a hemp-derived cannabinoid product's wholesale cost if the product is inhalable in cartridge form. - Amends TCA Title 57 and Title 67.

Ryan WilliamsIntroduced

HB 2172 status: Introduced — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1127 (updated May 27, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score55/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

Lawmakers are proposing a new 10% tax on hemp-based vape cartridges. This tax would be added to the price that stores pay to buy these products from suppliers. The bill is currently being reviewed in the State House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
45%

Benefits

  • Increases state revenue collection.

Risks

  • Increases wholesale costs for retailers.
  • Potential for higher retail prices for consumers.

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Regulatory approach to specific product category.

Risks

  • Increased costs for adult consumers of hemp-derived products.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based on bill summary; full statutory text not reviewed.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1127

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
5

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