TN HB0143

Creates a new offense of aggravated assault against a first responder when a person knowingly possesses fentanyl, carfentanil, remifentanil, alfentanil, thiafentanil, or fentanyl analogues in a manner reasonably foreseen to expose first responders during their official duties

Requires the exposure to result in serious bodily injury or death to the first responder for the offense to apply

Defines "expose" as direct contact with a substance through touch, ingestion, or inhalation

Classifies the offense as a Class C felony with a mandatory $15,000 fine and mandatory minimum 90-day incarceration with no early release eligibility

Effective date is July 1, 2025