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TN HB1349

Bill

Status

Passed

4/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Littleton

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • County medical examiners must test for psychotropic drugs and consult with treating mental health professionals when conducting autopsies on suspected mass shooters who killed 4 or more people

  • Drug use information must be disclosed to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy and the Department of Health, with identifying information like names and social security numbers removed

  • The UT Health Science Center must study drug interactions between psychotropic drugs and other substances found in the decedent's system, and submit quarterly reports to the General Assembly

  • Psychotropic drugs covered include antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, mood stabilizers, stimulants, benzodiazepines, and hormonal medications intended to alter physical appearance and sexual characteristics

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to psychotropic drugs.

Drugs, Prescription

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 272

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/1/2025
Health3/26/2025
Health Subcommittee3/12/2025
Health2/12/2025

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