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TN HB2013

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mary Littleton

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Expands existing mass shooting study requirements to include non-fatal incidents by removing the previous limitation that required 4 or more deaths

  • 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

  • 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Sponsor(s) withdrawn.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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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