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TN SB1656
TN SB1656AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to Kratom.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts "Matthew Davenport's Law," which creates certain criminal offenses and testing requirements related to Kratom. - Amends TCA Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Matthew Davenport's Law," makes several changes regarding Kratom, a plant-based substance containing alkaloids like mitragynine. It establishes criminal offenses for knowingly possessing, manufacturing, delivering, or selling Kratom, with penalties ranging from a Class A misdemeanor for possession to a Class C felony for manufacturing, delivery, or sale, and a Class B felony if sold to a minor by someone at least two years older. The law also mandates that county medical examiners test decedents for Kratom if a drug overdose is suspected, and requires treating physicians to include Kratom testing in toxicology screens for suspected drug overdoses or neonatal abstinence syndrome. Additionally, the commissioner of labor and workforce development will be required to create a rule defining Kratom as a drug for the purposes of workplace drug testing.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1656&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1656 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1656.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1656.pdf |
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