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TN HB0464
TN HB0464AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 50; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to substance use.
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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, removes the limitation that a person who is experiencing a drug overdose only has immunity from being arrested, charged, or prosecuted on the first drug overdose. - Amends TCA Title 50; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to remove the previous limitation that a person experiencing a drug overdose could only receive legal immunity from arrest, charging, or prosecution on their first overdose. Currently, the existing law restricted legal protection to a person's initial drug overdose, with subsequent overdoses subject to the discretion of law enforcement or prosecutors. Under this proposed legislation, individuals experiencing drug overdoses would receive consistent legal immunity, regardless of the number of overdoses they have experienced. This change appears aimed at encouraging people to seek help during overdose situations without fear of legal consequences, potentially supporting public health efforts to reduce drug-related fatalities by removing barriers that might prevent individuals from calling for emergency assistance. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies and law enforcement time to prepare for the legal change.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 02/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0464&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0464 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0464.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0464.pdf |
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