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TN HB0942

TN HB0942
As enacted, increases the penalty to a Class B felony for 15 grams or more or a Class A felony for 150 grams or more of fentanyl, carfentanil, remifentanil, alfentanil, thiafentanil, or any fentanyl derivative or analogue. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.


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Introduced
02/05/2019
In Committee
04/02/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/01/2019

Introduced Session

111th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, increases the penalty to a Class B felony for 15 grams or more or a Class A felony for 150 grams or more of fentanyl, carfentanil, remifentanil, alfentanil, thiafentanil, or any fentanyl derivative or analogue. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law to increase the penalties for possession or distribution of 15 grams or more of fentanyl, carfentanil, remifentanil, alfentanil, thiafentanil, or any fentanyl derivative or analogue to a Class B felony, and for 150 grams or more to a Class A felony. The bill aims to address the growing issue of opioid abuse and overdoses by imposing harsher punishments for trafficking larger quantities of these dangerous synthetic opioids.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (28)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 201 (on 05/01/2019)

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