House Bill 995 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, to update the definitions and terminology related to substance use violations. Specifically, it revises the definition of "Drug or alcohol violation" by substituting a new subdivision that lists various relevant statutes. Additionally, the bill changes the term "Drug overdose" to "Overdose" in multiple sections, ensuring consistency in language throughout the statute. It also replaces instances of "drug violation" with "drug or alcohol violation" in subsection (b).

The bill aims to clarify and modernize the language used in the law regarding substance use, making it more inclusive of both drug and alcohol-related offenses. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., emphasizing the importance of public welfare in the legislative process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63-1-156(a)(3), 63-1-156