Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1649: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, enacts "Matthew Davenport's Law," which creates certain criminal offenses and testing requirements related to Kratom. - Amends TCA Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68.

Enacted Last action May 15, 2026: Pub. Ch. 950

Plain-language summary

HB 1649 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, enacts "Matthew Davenport's Law," which creates certain criminal offenses and testing requirements related to Kratom. - Amends TCA Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Esther Helton-Haynes (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Pub. Ch. 950.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Esther Helton-Haynes (Republican).