Senate Bill 1620, also known as House Bill 1652, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57, to enhance accountability regarding the consumption of alcoholic beverages on premises. The bill introduces a new subsection (e) to Section 57-4-205, which mandates the commission to produce an annual report detailing individuals convicted under this section in the previous year. This report must be submitted to the chair of the state and local government committee in the Senate and the chair of the relevant committee in the House of Representatives. The initial report is required to encompass all convictions since the law's inception and must be filed by December 1, 2026, with subsequent reports due annually by December 1.

The bill aims to improve transparency and oversight in the enforcement of laws related to alcohol consumption on premises, ensuring that legislative committees are informed of relevant convictions. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of its implementation for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 57-4-205