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TN HB1854
TN HB1854AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal offenses.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, expands the offense of adulteration of food, liquids, or pharmaceuticals to include adulteration for the purpose of making the user of the food, liquid, or pharmaceutical involuntarily intoxicated; classifies the offense as a Class D felony. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to expand the existing offense of adulterating food, liquids, or pharmaceuticals, which refers to tampering with these items by adding harmful substances. Specifically, it makes it a crime to adulterate these products with the intent of causing a user to become involuntarily intoxicated, meaning they become drunk or drugged without their knowledge or consent. The bill classifies this new offense as a Class D felony, which is a serious crime with significant penalties, and also outlines different felony classifications for adulteration intended to cause bodily injury (Class C felony) or serious bodily injury or death (Class B felony).
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1854&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1854 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1854.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1854.pdf |
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