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TN HB2013
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mary Littleton
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AI Summary
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Requires mandatory blood or urine testing for psychotropic drugs and other substances on individuals suspected of committing a mass shooting, defined as injuring 4 or more people or attempting to kill 4 or more people
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Authorizes qualified practitioners (physicians, nurses, phlebotomists, physician assistants) to use "all reasonable force" to obtain samples, with civil and criminal liability protection except for negligence
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Expands existing mass shooting study requirements to include non-fatal incidents by removing the previous limitation that required 4 or more deaths
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Mandates hospitals send de-identified samples and test results to the health science center for study of drug interactions between psychotropic medications and other substances
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Takes effect July 1, 2026 and applies to mass shootings occurring on or after that date
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 40; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to psychotropic drugs.
Drugs, Prescription
Last Action
Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
2/4/2026