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TN HB2001

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates an affirmative defense for individuals charged under Tennessee's HIV transmission statute (Section 39-13-109) if they were following a prescribed treatment regimen to medically suppress transmission risk

  • Defendant must prove the affirmative defense by a preponderance of the evidence

  • Treatment must be prescribed by the person's healthcare provider specifically to suppress HIV transmission risk

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, relative to the transmission of infectious diseases.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/4/2026
Judiciary2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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