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

SB 940: 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.

Enacted Last action April 29, 2025: Pub. Ch. 231

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SB 940 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate 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: Richard Briggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Pub. Ch. 231.

SB 940: 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.

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