SB0940

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

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Tennessee SB0940 amends substance use laws to redefine "drug or alcohol violation" and "overdose.

Tennessee SB0940 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to substance use by redefining "drug or alcohol violation" to include specific violations of Tennessee law. It also changes references to "drug overdose" to "overdose" in relevant sections. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 29, 2025

Pub. Ch. 231

Apr 29, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

Apr 21, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.