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SB 2062

Human Services, Dept. of - As introduced, enacts the "Promising Futures Act"; redirects certain revenues collected from taxes, fees, and assessments for vapor and hemp-derived cannabinoid products to a promising futures fund to support a variety of programs administered by the department to provide child care assistance to working families. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 43; Title 49; Title 57; Title 67 and Title 71.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Bo Watson

Tennessee redirects vapor and hemp-derived cannabinoid product tax revenues to fund child care assistance for working families through a new Promising Futures Fund.

Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0
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Bill Summary · SB 2062

Legislative bill overview

SB 2062, the "Promising Futures Act," redirects tax and fee revenues collected from vapor and hemp-derived cannabinoid products into a dedicated fund to support child care assistance programs administered by Tennessee's Department of Human Services. The bill modifies multiple sections of Tennessee code to establish this new revenue stream and fund allocation mechanism.

Why is this important

Child care costs remain a significant barrier to workforce participation for working families, and this bill attempts to create dedicated funding for assistance without general tax increases. The measure also establishes a novel revenue linkage—using "sin taxes" on emerging consumer products to fund social services—which reflects broader policy debates about earmarked revenue and product regulation.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue stability and predictability: Hemp-derived cannabinoid and vapor product tax revenues may be volatile or decline over time, creating uncertainty for ongoing child care programs that families depend on.
  • Scope of beneficiaries: The bill doesn't specify eligibility thresholds or income limits for child care assistance, raising questions about whether benefits will reach the lowest-income families or be broadly distributed.
  • Regulatory consistency: As federal hemp and vaping regulations continue evolving, state revenue streams tied to these products could face legal or market challenges that undermine funding sustainability.

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

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