House Bill 2013, also known as Senate Bill 2088, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to address issues related to mass shootings and the testing for psychotropic drugs. The bill redefines "mass shooting" to include incidents where four or more individuals are injured or where a reasonable person would conclude that an individual attempted to kill four or more people. Additionally, it removes the previous requirement that a mass shooting must result in the deaths of four or more individuals.

The bill establishes a protocol for law enforcement officers to administer blood or urine tests to individuals suspected of committing a mass shooting, with the tests conducted by qualified practitioners at hospitals. It outlines the responsibilities of these practitioners, including the procurement and testing of samples, and provides legal protections against civil or criminal liability for those involved in the testing process. Furthermore, the health science center is tasked with studying drug interactions involving psychotropic drugs and reporting findings to the General Assembly. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to mass shootings occurring on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 38-7-109(c)(1)(A), 38-7-109, 38-7-109(c)(5)