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HB 2172

Alcoholic Beverage Commission - As introduced, requires the commission to submit to the members of the general assembly, by February 1 rather than February 15, of each odd-numbered year, a biennial report on the prevention of underage drinking, drunk driving, and other harmful uses of alcohol. - Amends TCA Title 57 and Title 67.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ryan Williams

Moves Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission's biennial harm-prevention report deadline up two weeks, from February 15 to February 1 in odd years.

Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2172

Legislative bill overview

HB 2172 moves up the reporting deadline for Tennessee's Alcoholic Beverage Commission biennial report on alcohol harm prevention from February 15 to February 1 in odd-numbered years. The bill amends state statutes governing alcohol regulation and the commission's administrative responsibilities.

Why this is important

The earlier deadline allows the Tennessee General Assembly to receive and potentially act on harm-prevention data (underage drinking, drunk driving, other alcohol-related issues) roughly two weeks sooner in legislative sessions. This modest timing change could enable faster policy responses to emerging public health trends identified in the reports.

Potential points of contention

  • Minimal substantive impact: The two-week deadline shift changes procedure but not the commission's actual work or reporting content, raising questions about legislative value
  • Administrative burden: The earlier deadline may impose minor logistical pressure on the commission's staff, though the change is relatively minor
  • Legislative history uncertainty: The bill's recent sponsor withdrawal and pending amendments suggest ongoing refinement or disagreement over its current form, though the core deadline change appears uncontroversial

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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