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StateTennesseeIntroduced
HB 2301: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, makes revisions to the offense of adulteration of food, liquids, or pharmaceuticals. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 57.
Bob Freeman
HB 2301 status: Introduced — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1131 (updated May 27, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
HB 2301 revises criminal statutes (TCA Title 39, 40, and 57) related to the adulteration of food, liquid, and pharmaceutical products.
Who is affected
The general public is the beneficiary; criminal actors involved in food or medicine tampering are the targets of the revised statutes.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill mandates updated standards for what constitutes adulteration, likely establishing stricter penalties for such acts.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill is enacted as Public Chapter 1131; specific effective date not provided in the abstract.
Potential benefits
Provides clearer legal tools for prosecutors to address poisoning or tampering with critical health-related goods.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for vague statutory language regarding what constitutes 'adulteration' may lead to inconsistent enforcement or prosecutorial overreach.
What is still unknown
The exact scope of the definition of 'adulteration' and whether it accounts for accidental contamination or intent-based criteria is not specified.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
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- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Strengthens legal protections against malicious tampering
- Modernizes criminal definitions for food and medicine safety
- Provides clearer guidelines for law enforcement
Risks
- Risk of overly broad interpretation of 'adulteration'
- Potential for disparate impact in criminal enforcement
- Concerns regarding prosecutorial discretion
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Directly addresses risks of pharmaceutical tampering
- Improves safety standards for liquid and food supplies
- Creates a more rigorous framework for public health hazards
Risks
- Ambiguity in defining specific pharmaceutical adulteration
- Implementation challenges for safety monitoring agencies
- Potential for focus on punishment over harm reduction
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Analysis scope
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