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TN HB2301

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bob Freeman

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Criminalizes adulterating food, beverages, or pharmaceutical products with intent to cause involuntary intoxication (Class D felony), bodily injury (Class C felony), or serious bodily injury/death (Class B felony), effective July 1, 2026

  • Requires all Tennessee alcohol licensees serving drinks for on-premises consumption to maintain commission-approved drink drug testing devices available to customers upon request

  • Testing devices must detect at least 10 controlled substances and 2 date rape drugs, provide results in under 5 minutes, and be manufactured in the United States

  • Licensees must post conspicuous notices about testing device availability and provide devices free or at cost, while ensuring devices are not expired

  • Licensees are shielded from liability for defective tests or inaccurate results, including false positives or negatives

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title 57, relative to adulterated products.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

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

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/11/2026
Judiciary2/5/2026

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