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TN HB2301
TN HB2301AN 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
04/15/2026
04/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
05/27/2026
05/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2026
05/27/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, makes revisions to the offense of adulteration of food, liquids, or pharmaceuticals. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 57.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of adulterating food, liquids, or pharmaceuticals to include doing so with the intent to cause involuntary intoxication, which is classified as a Class D felony, while other intents like causing bodily injury or death carry higher felony classifications. Additionally, any business licensed to sell or offer samples of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption must now keep readily available "drink drug testing devices," which are specialized tools designed to quickly detect the presence of controlled substances or drugs in beverages that could be used to incapacitate someone, and they must also post a notice informing customers of their availability.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (8)
Bob Freeman (D)*,
Becky Jo Alexander (R),
John Clemmons (D),
John Gillespie (R),
Esther Helton (R),
Jason Powell (D),
Michele Reneau (R),
Joe Towns (D),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1131 (on 05/27/2026)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Beverage Industry Regulation
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2301&ga=114 | 02/03/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc1131.pdf | 05/28/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB2301 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0976.pdf | 04/01/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0976 (16643) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM3030.pdf | 04/01/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0711 (15849) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM3011.pdf | 03/24/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2372 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0711.pdf | 03/17/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2372 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2372.pdf | 02/15/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2301.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
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