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

HB 995: Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, expands the immunity from prosecution when seeking medical assistance for a person experiencing, or believed to be experiencing, an overdose to include alcohol-related offenses; clarifies that overdose includes both drugs and alcohol. - Amends TCA Title 63.

In committee Last action April 29, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 231

Plain-language summary

HB 995 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, expands the immunity from prosecution when seeking medical assistance for a person experiencing, or believed to be experiencing, an overdose to include alcohol-related offenses; clarifies that overdose includes both drugs and alcohol. - Amends TCA Title 63. Primary sponsor: Iris Rudder (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 231.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Iris Rudder (Republican).