Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee SB1964: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 104, relative to fireworks.
Status: Chaptered, May 27, 2026
Fiscal Summary STATE GOVERNMENTREVENUEGeneral FundState Fire Marshal's OfficesFY25-26$262,000$34,100FY26-27 $205,600$11,400 LOCAL GOVERNMENTREVENUEMandatoryFY25-26$106,900FY26-27 $83,900 Bill Summary Present law regulates the retail sale of fireworks in this state. It is unlawful for a person to manufacture, sell, offer for sale, ship, or cause to be shipped or received into or within this state, except as provided in law, any item of fireworks, without first having secured the required applicable permit, as a manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, retailer or seasonal retailer, from the state fire marshal. A "seasonal retailer" means a person engaged in the business of making retail sales of fireworks within this state from June 20 through July 5 and December 10 through January 2 of each year. Until February 1, 2027, this bill adds that, from May 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, "seasonal retailer," instead, means a person engaged in the business of making retail sales of fireworks within this state from May 20 through May 30, June 10 through July 10, September 1 through September 10, and December 10 through January 3. FEES Present law requires the state fire marshal to charge specific fees for each classification of permit, such as $1,000 for a retailer and $100 for a seasonal retailer. Other permit classifications are manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, and exhibitor. A person engaged in more than 1 classification must only pay one fee based upon the classification requiring the higher fee. Until February 1, 2027, this bill raises the fee amount for a seasonal retailer from $100 to $150. RULEMAKING This bill authorizes the state fire marshal to promulgate rules to effectuate this bill.
What the bill says
An act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 104, relative to fireworks.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 104, relative to fireworks. SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-104-101(8), is amended by designating the existing language as subdivision (A) and adding the following new subdivision: (B) Notwithstanding subdivision (8)(A), from May 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, "seasonal retailer" means any person engaged in the business of making retail sales of fireworks within this state from May 20 through May 30, June 10 through July 10, September 1 through September 10, and December 10 through January 3. This subdivision (8)(B) is repealed on February 1, 2027; SECTION 2. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-104-102(d), is amended by adding the following new subdivision: (3) Notwithstanding subdivision (d)(1)(E), the fee for a seasonal retailer permit for calendar year 2026 is one hundred fifty dollars ($150). This subdivision (d)(3) is repealed on February 1, 2027. SECTION 3. The state fire marshal is authorized to promulgate rules to effectuate this act. The rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 5. SECTION 4. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it. SB1964
Sponsors
- Yager, Ken (R, 12) · primary sponsor
- Bailey, Paul (R, 15)
- Bowling, Janice (R, 16)
Latest actions
- : Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
- : Pub. Ch. 1108
- : Signed by Governor.
- : Transmitted to Governor for action.
- : Signed by H. Speaker
- : Signed by Senate Speaker
- : Enrolled and ready for signatures
- : Passed H., Ayes 68, Nays 17, PNV 0
- : Subst. for comp. HB.
- : Sponsor(s) Added.
Votes
- FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 21, 2026): 68 yea, 17 nay, passed
- FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration (April 16, 2026): 30 yea, 0 nay, passed
- SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee (April 14, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (April 14, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee (April 14, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
- SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (April 7, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is SB1964?
- SB1964 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 104, relative to fireworks.
- What does SB1964 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 104, relative to fireworks.
- What is the status of SB1964?
- Chaptered as of May 27, 2026. Latest action: Effective date(s) 05/22/2026 (May 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1964?
- Yager, Ken (R, 12), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB1964?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1964&GA=114
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