TN HB2472

Expands the definition of "criminally negligent conduct" under Tennessee's criminally negligent homicide statute (Section 39-13-212)

Failing or refusing to render aid to someone who is unconscious or needs medical care after consuming a controlled substance now qualifies as criminally negligent conduct if it results in death

Applies when the person failing to act knows or reasonably should know the victim's condition resulted from controlled substance use

Effective date: July 1, 2026