HB0995

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to substance use.

Complete·4/29/25

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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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

12:00 PM

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

12:00 PM

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

Apr 29, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 231

Apr 7, 2025

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 7, 2025

House

Comp. SB subst.