Amends TCA Title 63.
Tennessee HB0995 amends existing law to expand immunity from arrest, charge, or prosecution for drug and alcohol violations when individuals seek medical assistance for drug overdoses. The bill affects individuals experiencing drug or alcohol-related emergencies and includes provisions that broaden the definition of violations to encompass various alcohol-related offenses, while removing immunity for simple possession or casual exchange of controlled substances. Key changes include the inclusion of alcohol violations and the removal of immunity for certain drug possession offenses.
Tennessee HB0995 amends existing law to expand immunity from arrest, charge, or prosecution for drug and alcohol violations when individuals seek medical assistance for drug overdoses. The bill affects individuals experiencing drug or alcohol-related emergencies and includes provisions that broaden the definition of violations to encompass various alcohol-related offenses, while removing immunity for simple possession or casual exchange of controlled substances. Key changes include the inclusion of alcohol violations and the removal of immunity for certain drug possession offenses.
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