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TN HB0995

Bill

Status

Passed

4/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Iris Rudder

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "drug or alcohol violation" in Tennessee Code Section 63-1-156 to include 13 specific statutory violations, adding multiple alcohol-related offenses under Title 57 to the existing drug violations

  • Changes terminology throughout the statute from "drug overdose" to "overdose," broadening the scope beyond drug-specific incidents

  • Updates references from "drug violation" to "drug or alcohol violation" to reflect the expanded definition

  • Creates an exception for alcohol-related violations committed by Title 57 licensees (alcohol permit holders) or their employees while acting within the scope of their employment

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m.

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to substance use.

Alcoholic Beverages

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 231

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/2/2025
Judiciary3/19/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/12/2025
Judiciary2/10/2025

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