2025-2026 Regular Session • Tennessee Legislature
HB0113: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-402, relative to testing equipment used to determine the presence of a synthetic opioid.
Legislative Summary
As enacted, makes permanent the exclusion of narcotic testing equipment used to determine whether a controlled substance contains a synthetic opioid, unless the narcotic testing equipment is possessed for purposes of the commission of a drug offense, from the definition of drug paraphernalia; removes the July 1, 2025, repeal date for that exclusion. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-402.
Demographic Impact
Overall analysis of equity impact
60% Positive
Medium ConfidenceView detailed demographic breakdown ↓Unlock Full Demographic Insights
Go beyond the overall score.
Gain a deeper understanding of this bill's potential impact across diverse communities, including detailed breakdowns by category and subgroup. Access to this granular analysis helps ensure equitable outcomes.
Enable full analysis features for your organization.
Contact Sales to Learn MoreOr email us directly at sales@legiequity.us.
Bill History
1/13/2025
Filed for introduction
House of Representatives
1/14/2025
Intro., P1C.
House of Representatives
1/15/2025
P2C held on desk, pending appointment of Standing Committees
House of Representatives
1/16/2025
Ref. to Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
1/28/2025
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
House of Representatives
2/4/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
House of Representatives
2/12/2025
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/19/2025
House of Representatives
2/19/2025
Meeting Canceled
House of Representatives
2/26/2025
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/5/2025
House of Representatives
3/5/2025
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
3/5/2025
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/12/2025
House of Representatives
3/11/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
House of Representatives
3/12/2025
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/19/2025
House of Representatives
3/12/2025
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/19/2025
House of Representatives
3/19/2025
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
House of Representatives
3/19/2025
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/20/2025
House of Representatives
3/20/2025
H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/24/2025
House of Representatives
3/24/2025
Comp. SB subst.
House of Representatives
4/8/2025
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 128
Roll Call Votes
FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION
3/24/2025
96
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
3/19/2025
21
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
3/5/2025
8
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Passed(4/8/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Sponsors
Republican: 3
Democrat: 1
Primary Sponsor
William Lamberth
Republican