SB2115

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

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

SB2115 amends Tennessee law to classify adulterating food or pharmaceutical products with intent to harm as felonies.

SB2115 amends Tennessee Code to establish felony penalties for the adulteration of food or pharmaceutical products with the intent to cause involuntary intoxication, bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death. The severity of the felony charge depends on the intended harm, with Class D felonies for involuntary intoxication, Class C for bodily injury, and Class B for serious bodily injury or death. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 22

Senate

Filed for introduction