SB1955Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
Introduced by Adam Lowe, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, defines "criminally negligent conduct,” as used in the offense of criminally negligent homicide, to include failing or refusing to render aid to another person who is unconscious or in need of medical care and the person failing to act knows or reasonably should know that the unconsciousness or need for medical care occurred after the consumption of any controlled substance. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Where it stands
Deferred to Summer Study
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/10/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
Deferred to Summer Study
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