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TN HB2301
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bob Freeman
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires all Tennessee alcohol licensees serving drinks for on-premises consumption to maintain commission-approved drink drug testing devices available to customers upon request
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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
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Licensees must post conspicuous notices about testing device availability and provide devices free or at cost, while ensuring devices are not expired
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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