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TN SB2088
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rusty Crowe
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AI Summary
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Requires law enforcement to order mandatory blood or urine testing for any person suspected of committing a mass shooting to detect the presence of drugs, including therapeutic levels of psychotropic drugs
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Defines "mass shooting" as a shooting injuring 4 or more individuals, or where a reasonable person would conclude the shooter attempted 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 immunity from civil and criminal liability except for negligence
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Mandates hospitals send de-identified samples and test results to a health science center for study of drug interactions, with findings included in quarterly reports to the General Assembly
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Takes effect July 1, 2026, applying 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
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/16/2026