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TN HB0573
TN HB0573AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to criminal offenses.
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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
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 by reducing the quantity threshold for Class A felony charges related to fentanyl and similar substances from 150 grams to 50 grams. Specifically, the legislation modifies existing law to lower the amount of fentanyl, carfentanil, remifentanil, alfentanil, thiafentanil, or any fentanyl derivative or analogue that triggers severe criminal penalties for manufacturing, delivering, selling, or possessing with intent to do so. By decreasing the gram threshold, the bill effectively makes it easier to prosecute individuals as Class A felons for drug-related offenses involving these potent synthetic opioids. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, as specified in the bill's second section, with the state legislature noting that the public welfare requires this modification to the criminal code.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (10)
Clay Doggett (R)*,
Becky Jo Alexander (R),
Michele Carringer (R),
John Crawford (R),
Tandy Darby (R),
Elaine Davis (R),
Gary Hicks (R),
Bud Hulsey (R),
Debra Moody (R),
Tim Rudd (R),
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025 (on 04/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0573&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0573.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0417 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0417.pdf |
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