Criminal Offenses - As introduced, expands the offense of adulteration of food, liquids, or pharmaceuticals to include adulteration for the purpose of making the user of the food, liquid, or pharmaceutical involuntarily intoxicated; classifies the offense as a Class D felony. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

HB 1854 would expand Tennessee's criminal law to criminalize adulterating food, drinks, or medicine with the intent to cause involuntary intoxication. It classifies this act as a Class D felony (with higher penalties for causing injury or death), directly affecting individuals who intentionally tamper with consumable products to make users involuntarily intoxicated. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 39-17-107 and 40 to define the offense and establish specific felony classifications based on the perpetrator's intent. This change would apply to any adulterated product designed for human consumption or medical use, including restaurants, pharmacies, or personal items.