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TN SB0417
TN SB0417AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to criminal offenses.
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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, decreases from 150 grams to 50 grams or more the amount of any substance containing fentanyl, carfentanil, remifentanil, alfentanil, thiafentanil, or any fentanyl derivative or analogue that is punished as a Class A felony for the knowing manufacture, delivery, or sale of the substance, or possession with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell the substance. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's criminal code to reduce the amount of certain synthetic opioids that triggers a Class A felony charge from 150 grams to 50 grams. Specifically, the legislation modifies the threshold for criminal penalties related to fentanyl and its derivatives, including carfentanil, remifentanil, alfentanil, thiafentanil, and other fentanyl analogues. By lowering the gram amount, the bill makes it easier to prosecute individuals involved in the manufacture, delivery, sale, or possession with intent to sell these dangerous synthetic opioids. The change aims to address the ongoing opioid crisis by providing law enforcement and prosecutors with stricter tools to combat the distribution of these potent and potentially deadly drugs. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to prepare for the new legal standard.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2025 (on 04/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0417&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0417 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0417.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0417.pdf |
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