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TN SB0465
TN SB0465AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 50; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to substance use.
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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
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 drug overdose immunity only applied to a person's first overdose. Currently, individuals experiencing a drug overdose could only be protected from arrest, prosecution, or charges on their first incident, with subsequent overdoses potentially subject to discretionary enforcement by law enforcement or district attorneys. The proposed change would provide consistent legal protection for individuals experiencing drug overdoses, regardless of how many times they have previously experienced an overdose. This modification is aimed at reducing barriers to seeking medical help during an overdose and potentially supporting individuals struggling with substance use disorders by removing the punitive restriction on repeated overdose incidents. 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 General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/31/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0465&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0464 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0464.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0465.pdf |
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