Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateTennesseeIntroduced
SB 2293: Tobacco, Tobacco Products - As enacted, expands the definition of "consumable material" to include natural and synthetic liquid nicotine solutions and liquid nicotine analogues for purposes of the taxation of vapor products containing such material; requires the alcoholic beverage commission to issue the fines for the offense of selling or offering for sale a vapor product for retail sale in this state to anyone under 21. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43; Title 57 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10.
Ken Yager
SB 2293 status: Introduced — Pub. Ch. 1126 (updated May 27, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
56OUT OF 100
Score:56/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
Tobacco, Tobacco Products - As enacted, expands the definition of "consumable material" to include natural and synthetic liquid nicotine solutions and liquid nicotine analogues for purposes of the taxation of vapor products containing such material; requires the alcoholic beverage commission to issue the fines for the offense of selling or offering for sale a vapor product for retail sale in this state to anyone under 21. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43; Title 57 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10.. Currently in Senate.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Increases state revenue through expanded tax base
- Modernizes definitions for tax consistency
- Standardizes product classifications
Risks
- Increases tax compliance costs for retailers
- May lead to higher end-consumer prices
- Expands regulatory burden on small businesses
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Discourages underage tobacco consumption
- Centralizes enforcement of youth access laws
- Protects minor populations from nicotine
Risks
- Potential for uneven retail compliance burden
- Risk of increased administrative friction for small shops
- Does not address underlying substance use dependency
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Defines clear regulatory enforcement authority
- Assigns specific agency oversight for fines
- Improves standard operating procedures for violations
Risks
- Expands the administrative mandate of the ABC
- Potential for agency resource strain during implementation
- Centralization of power may limit local flexibility
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Reduces physical nicotine availability to youth
- Supports long-term public health outcomes
- Deters illegal sales practices at retail
Risks
- Limited impact on current youth nicotine addiction
- Efficacy dependent on agency enforcement resources
- May drive youth to illicit, non-taxed sources
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