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TN SB2372
TN SB2372AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title 57, relative to adulterated products.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
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; requires a licensee that sells or offers samples of an intoxicating alcoholic beverage for consumption on the licensed premises to maintain drink drug testing devices for customers for the purpose of rapidly testing a beverage suspected of being spiked or laced with a controlled substance or drug. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 57.
AI Summary
This bill expands the offense of adulterating food, liquids, or pharmaceuticals to include intentionally causing a user to become involuntarily intoxicated, classifying this as a Class D felony, while also imposing harsher penalties for intent to cause bodily injury (Class C felony) or death (Class B felony). Additionally, it mandates that businesses licensed to sell or offer samples of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption must keep readily available "drink drug testing devices" – specialized kits designed to quickly detect the presence of controlled substances or drugs, including at least ten controlled substances and two "date rape drugs" (drugs used to incapacitate someone for assault or crime), in beverages suspected of being tampered with, and requires these businesses to post a notice informing customers of their availability, with the devices to be provided at minimal cost and ensuring they are not expired.
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?BillNumber=SB2372&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2372 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2372.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2372.pdf |
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