SB1843Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7; Title 63 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10, relative to the "Nitrous Oxide Abuse Prevention and Retail Sale Prohibition Act."
Introduced by Richard Briggs, District 7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, enacts the "Nitrous Oxide Abuse Prevention and Retail Sale Prohibition Act"; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7; Title 63 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
April 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · March 30, 2026
86
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
89 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
| Jeremy Faison | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/10/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0636)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 31, Nays 1
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0757)
Passed H., Ayes 86, Nays 0, PNV 3
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 702
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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