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TN SB2372

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Rose

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Origin

Senate

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 establishments licensed to serve alcohol 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 device availability, provide devices free or at cost, ensure devices are not expired, and are shielded from liability for defective or inaccurate test results

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/16/2026
Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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