House Bill 2301, also known as Senate Bill 2372, amends Tennessee law regarding the adulteration of food and pharmaceutical products. The bill establishes that it is an offense to adulterate any food or liquid intended for human consumption or any pharmaceutical product by adding any substance with the intent to cause involuntary intoxication, bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death. The penalties for violations are categorized based on the intent: a Class D felony for involuntary intoxication, a Class C felony for bodily injury, and a Class B felony for serious bodily injury or death.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section to the Tennessee Code that mandates licensed establishments serving intoxicating beverages to maintain a drink drug testing device. This device must be capable of detecting controlled substances and date rape drugs in beverages and must be readily available for customer use. Licensees are required to inform customers about the availability of these devices, provide them for free, and ensure they are not expired. The bill also stipulates that licensees are not liable for inaccurate test results and must maintain a minimum inventory of testing strips. The provisions of this act will take effect on July 1, 2026, while other aspects will become law upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-107
Amended with SA0711 -- 04/02/2026: 39-17-107
Amended with SA0711, HA0976 -- 04/22/2026: 39-17-107