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TN SB2372
Bill
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 establishments licensed to serve alcohol 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 device availability, provide devices free or at cost, ensure devices are not expired, and are shielded from liability for defective or inaccurate test results
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Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will approve devices and may require testing for additional substances
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title 57, relative to adulterated products.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
3/16/2026