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TN HB0751

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Faison

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a Class E felony for knowingly placing a child in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment through act or omission

  • Elevates the offense to a Class B felony when the victim is 8 years of age or younger

  • Specifically defines unlawful exposure to fentanyl, carfentanil, remifentanil, alfentanil, thiafentanil, or fentanyl derivatives as conduct placing a child in imminent danger

  • Requires proof through analysis of the child's blood, hair, fingernail, urine, or other bodily substance showing presence of the specified substances

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal offenses.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/12/2025
Judiciary3/5/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/26/2025
Judiciary2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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