Senate Bill 2019, also known as House Bill 1987, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to alcoholic beverages. One significant change is the addition of a new subsection to Section 57-6-202, which mandates that any license or permit revoked or suspended must be reinstated within five business days once the wholesaler or retailer provides the necessary documentation for examination to the commissioner. Additionally, the bill modifies Section 57-3-709 by changing the language regarding the establishment of fees by the commission, ensuring that fees are limited to covering implementation costs and other necessary expenses as deemed by the commission.

Furthermore, the bill updates Section 57-4-101(n) by replacing "golf driving ranges" with "golf courses," and it introduces a new subdivision to Section 57-4-201(b) that allows restricted retail businesses licensed under 57-4-102(34) to serve alcoholic beverages to patrons regardless of whether they are receiving barbering or cosmetology services. This provision clarifies that serving alcoholic beverages is an accessory use and does not necessitate a separate business classification or physical separation within the premises, provided all other statutory requirements are met. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 57-6-202
Amended with HA1198 -- 04/21/2026: 57-6-202, 57-3-709, 57-4-101(n), 57-4-101, 57-4-201(b), 57-4-201