House Bill 2013 and Senate Bill 2088 propose amendments to Tennessee law regarding the handling of psychotropic drugs in the context of mass shootings. The bill defines "mass shooting" as either a shooting resulting in four or more individuals sustaining injuries or a situation where a reasonable person would conclude that an individual attempted to kill four or more people. It also removes the previous requirement that a mass shooting must result in the deaths of four or more individuals.

The legislation establishes procedures for law enforcement officers to request blood or urine tests from individuals suspected of committing a mass shooting, contingent upon the individual's consent. Qualified practitioners, including various healthcare professionals, are authorized to administer these tests to determine the presence of drugs, including psychotropic medications. The results of these tests must be sent to a health science center for further study on drug interactions, and the bill ensures that no identifying information about the individuals tested is disclosed. 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)
Amended with SA0766 -- 03/30/2026: 38-7-109(c)(1)(A), 38-7-109, 38-7-109(c)(5)
Amended with SA0766, HA0990 -- 04/16/2026: 38-7-109(c)(1)(A), 38-7-109, 38-7-109(c)(5)