SB0417

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to criminal offenses.

Introduced·1/28/25

Reduces the threshold for felony drug possession from 150 grams to 50 grams.

This bill amends Tennessee law to lower the amount of a controlled substance that constitutes a felony offense from 150 grams to 50 grams. The change applies to drug possession charges under Title 39, Chapter 17 of the Tennessee Code Annotated. The amendment will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

7 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 17, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026