Loading chat...

TN HB1232

Bill

Status

Passed

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Lamberth

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Fentanyl and related substances (carfentanil, remifentanil, alfentanil, thiafentanil, and analogues) violations carry a mandatory minimum 30-day sentence that must be served at 100%, though offenders may enter drug court or treatment programs after completing the minimum

  • Fentanyl-related offenses are excluded from certain pretrial release provisions, requiring defendants to remain in custody

  • Victims may file protective order petitions with the criminal court prior to conviction, with hearings held immediately after judgment if the defendant is convicted; petitions are dismissed if the defendant is acquitted

  • Administering naloxone or other opioid antagonists to someone experiencing a drug overdose does not violate laws against disturbing a body at a death scene

  • Effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 53, relative to criminal justice.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 462

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/17/2025
Finance, Ways & Means4/17/2025
Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee4/9/2025
Finance, Ways & Means4/8/2025
Judiciary4/1/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/5/2025
Judiciary2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available