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TennesseeHB 1649114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to Kratom.

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Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 2 mixed.

Kratom added to workplace drug tests

Beginning July 1, 2026, Tennessee’s labor commissioner must write rules that add Kratom to the definition of a workplace drug. After the rule is adopted, employers who test for drugs can include Kratom in their panels. Workers in testing programs face higher risk of discipline if Kratom shows up.

Kratom possession and sales become crimes

Beginning July 1, 2026, it is a crime to knowingly possess Kratom (Class A misdemeanor). Knowingly making, delivering, selling, or having Kratom to sell is a Class C felony. Selling or delivering to a minor is a Class B felony if the adult is at least two years older and knows the person is a minor. The law defines Kratom to include the plant, its extracts, derivatives (including synthetic or biosynthetic), and chemically equivalent preparations.

Kratom testing in overdoses and newborns

Starting July 1, 2026, if a county medical examiner or regional forensic center performs an autopsy for a suspected overdose, they must test for Kratom. When a treating doctor orders toxicology for a suspected overdose or newborn withdrawal (neonatal abstinence syndrome), the test must check for Kratom. These rules improve detection and tracking, but they can add lab work and costs in those cases.

Removes prior Kratom mentions in code

On July 1, 2026, the law deletes one subdivision in §39-17-452 and removes an explicit Kratom reference in §33-2-1404(a)(8). These edits change the code text. The real‑world effect depends on what those deleted lines previously did.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 162 • No: 15

Senate vote • 4/16/2026

Haynes - FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/16/2026

Yes: 23 • No: 2

House vote • 4/8/2026

Haynes - HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

Haynes - FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/8/2026

Yes: 78 • No: 9

House vote • 3/31/2026

Haynes - HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE

Yes: 25 • No: 2

House vote • 3/25/2026

Haynes - HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2026

Haynes - HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

Yes: 16 • No: 2

House vote • 3/4/2026

Haynes - HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

    5/15/2026

  2. Pub. Ch. 950

    5/15/2026

  3. Signed by Governor.

    5/7/2026

  4. Transmitted to Governor for his action.

    5/6/2026House

  5. Signed by Senate Speaker

    5/5/2026Senate

  6. Signed by H. Speaker

    4/30/2026House

  7. Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.

    4/23/2026House

  8. Passed Senate, Ayes 23, Nays 2, PNV 4

    4/16/2026Senate

  9. Amendment tabled (Amendment 2 - SA1060)

    4/16/2026Senate

  10. Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA1053)

    4/16/2026Senate

  11. Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

    4/16/2026Senate

  12. Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

    4/9/2026Senate

  13. Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.

    4/8/2026House

  14. Passed H., Ayes 78, Nays 9, PNV 8

    4/8/2026House

  15. Sponsor(s) Added.

    4/8/2026House

  16. H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/8/2026

    4/2/2026House

  17. Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026

    4/1/2026House

  18. Sponsor(s) withdrawn.

    4/1/2026House

  19. Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

    3/31/2026House

  20. Sponsor(s) Added.

    3/26/2026House

  21. Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 3/31/2026

    3/25/2026House

  22. Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

    3/25/2026House

  23. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/25/2026

    3/18/2026House

  24. Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee

    3/18/2026House

  25. Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

    3/18/2026House

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