New year, new laws: Tennessee legislation that takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026
Laws passed by the Tennessee Legislature include changes to state immigration enforcement, cannabis and vape regulations, election rules and public safety. (George Walker IV/AP file)
Some of the new laws have already taken effect, and several remaining ones do on Jan. 1, 2026. These include changes to state immigration enforcement, cannabis and vape regulations, election rules and public safety.
So, as 2025 winds down, here are some laws that will take effect in the new year:
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Noah McLane
Noah McLane reports on the state house for The Daily Memphian. He was born and raised in Tennessee and attended journalism school at Middle Tennessee State University, where his passion for community-focused storytelling began.
Prior to writing for The Daily Memphian, Noah was the editor-in-chief of his college newspaper, worked on general assignment for the Jackson Hole News & Guide in Jackson, Wyoming, and was most recently an editorial intern at the Nashville Scene.
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