Tennessee bills · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
Tennessee SB 1655
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, enacts "Matthew Davenport's Law," which creates a Class D felony offense of knowingly possessing Kratom; creates a Class B felony offense of knowingly manufacturing, delivering, or selling Kratom, or of knowingly possessing Kratom with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell Kratom; punishes a violation of the offense as a Class A felony if the offense involved the delivery or sale of Kratom to a minor; requires toxicology tests in certain circumstances to include testing for Kratom; requires the commissioner of labor and workforce development to promulgate a rule to add Kratom to the definition of a drug in regard to workers' compensation claims. - Amends TCA Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Gardenhire (Republican)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Feb 20, 2026): Sponsor(s) Added.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 20, 2026 · House
Sponsor(s) Added. - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Sponsor(s) Added. - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Filed for introduction