HB1854

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal offenses.

Introduced·1/21/26

Tennessee HB1854 amends criminal offenses related to adulterating food and pharmaceutical products with intent to harm.

Tennessee HB1854 amends the state's criminal code to establish penalties for adulterating food or pharmaceutical products with intent to cause involuntary intoxication, bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death. The bill classifies these offenses as Class D, C, or B felonies, depending on the intended harm. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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History

Feb 2

House

P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Feb 2

House

Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

Feb 2

House

Withdrawn.