Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 53.
Tennessee SB1233 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance penalties for possession and exchange of certain controlled substances, particularly fentanyl and its analogues, by mandating a minimum 30-day confinement. It affects individuals convicted of drug-related offenses and domestic abuse victims, allowing them to file for lifetime protection orders prior to a respondent's conviction. Key provisions include changes to arrest procedures for drug offenses, the establishment of a process for protective orders, and expanded protections at drug overdose scenes.
Tennessee SB1233 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance penalties for possession and exchange of certain controlled substances, particularly fentanyl and its analogues, by mandating a minimum 30-day confinement. It affects individuals convicted of drug-related offenses and domestic abuse victims, allowing them to file for lifetime protection orders prior to a respondent's conviction. Key provisions include changes to arrest procedures for drug offenses, the establishment of a process for protective orders, and expanded protections at drug overdose scenes.
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