Tennessee HB0995 amends substance use laws to update terminology from "drug overdose" to "overdose" and "drug violation" to "drug or alcohol.
Tennessee HB0995 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to substance use by updating the terminology from "drug overdose" to "overdose" and "drug violation" to "drug or alcohol violation." This change affects the definitions and references in the law, ensuring consistency and inclusivity in addressing both drug and alcohol-related issues. The act also specifies the effective date as July 1, 2025.
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