Tennessee SB 1719: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, enacts "Brittany's Law," which creates the Class B misdemeanor of knowingly failing to seek medical assistance for an individual who the person knows or reasonably should know is experiencing a drug-related overdose; authorizes the sentencing court to order the defendant to complete a clinical substance abuse assessment and participate in any available substance abuse treatment program. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 53 and Title 63.

Status: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (as of 2024-02-27)

State: Tennessee · Session: 113 · Bill: SB 1719

Subjects: Criminal Offenses

Sponsors: Hensley

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