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TN SB2115
TN SB2115AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal offenses.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
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 offense of adulterating food, liquids, or pharmaceuticals, making it a crime to contaminate these items with the intent to cause involuntary intoxication, bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death. Specifically, if the intent is to cause involuntary intoxication, the offense is classified as a Class D felony, which is a serious crime carrying significant penalties. If the intent is to cause bodily injury, it's a Class C felony, and if the intent is to cause serious bodily injury or death, it's a Class B felony, the most severe category. This change aims to address situations where someone might intentionally tamper with substances to incapacitate or harm another person without their knowledge or consent.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2115&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1854 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1854.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2115.pdf |
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