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Here are the bills that are currently being considered by Tennessee legislators.
To support or oppose a certain bill, contact the original sponsors of the bill and your local representatives, to tell them your opinions.
| Session | Bill Number | Document | Key Issue | Bill Name | Sponsored By | Contact Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114th General Assembly | HB0872 | DETAILS | The "Tennessee Medical Cannabis Act" proposes a regulated medical cannabis program administered by the Tennessee Medical Cannabis Program Commission, amending multiple sections of state law to oversee cultivation, distribution, and use. | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 38, Chapter 3; Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43; Title 50; Title 53; Title 63; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to the "Tennessee Medical Cannabis Act." | Iris Rudder (R) | Iris Rudder |
| 114th General Assembly | HB0981 | DETAILS | The bill decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana and plants in Tennessee while allowing local governments to impose civil fines, with changes taking effect on July 1, 2025. | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16, Chapter 18, Part 3; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40, relative to marijuana | Larry Miller (D) | Larry Miller |
| 114th General Assembly | SB0809 | DETAILS | The bill legalizes cannabis for adults 21+ in Tennessee, allowing possession, cultivation, and a taxed commercial market while providing criminal justice reforms, consumer protections, and local control, taking full effect on January 1, 2026. | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to cannabis | Jeff Yarbro (D) | Jeff Yarbro |
| 114th General Assembly | SB0921 | DETAILS | The "Pot for Potholes Act" establishes a regulated framework for the cultivation, processing, and retail sale of marijuana in Tennessee, overseen by the Department of Agriculture, with revenue directed toward infrastructure improvements. | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the "Pot for Potholes Act." | Heidi Campbell (D) | Heidi Campbell |
| 114th General Assembly | SB0923 | DETAILS | The bill decriminalizes small-scale marijuana possession in Tennessee, allowing limited personal use and exchanges while permitting local governments to impose civil fines, effective July 1, 2025. | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16, Chapter 18, Part 3; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40, relative to marijuana | Heidi Campbell (D) | Heidi Campbell |
| 114th General Assembly | HB1376 | DETAILS | The bill regulates the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products, establishes licensing and taxation, and sets civil and criminal penalties in Tennessee | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40; Title 43, Chapter 27; Title 53, Chapter 11; Title 57 and Title 67, relative to the regulation of hemp-derived cannabinoid products | William Lamberth (R), Fred Atchley (R), Elaine Davis (R), Dan Howell (R), Tom Leatherwood (R), Susan Lynn (R), Dennis Powers (R), Paul Sherrell (R) | William Lamberth, Fred Atchley, Elaine Davis, Dan Howell, Tom Leatherwood, Susan Lynn, Dennis Powers, Paul Sherrell |
| 114th General Assembly | HB968 | DETAILS | The bill mandates a state website listing authorized vapor products and imposes privilege taxes on closed- and open-system vapor products | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15; Title 47, Chapter 25; Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 26, relative to regulated consumable products | David Hawk (R), Karen Camper (D), Ronnie Glynn (D), William Lamberth (R), Tom Leatherwood (R), Susan Lynn (R), Paul Sherrell (R) | David Hawk, Karen Camper, Ronnie Glynn, William Lamberth, Tom Leatherwood, Susan Lynn, Paul Sherrell |
| 114th General Assembly | SB763 | DETAILS | The bill mandates a state website listing authorized vapor products and imposes privilege taxes on closed- and open-system vapor products | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15; Title 47, Chapter 25; Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 26, relative to regulated consumable products. | Ken Yager (R), Bo Watson (R) | Ken Yager, Bo Watson |
| 114th General Assembly | SB2440 | DETAILS | The “Pot for Potholes Act” would legalize and regulate marijuana in Tennessee, allowing limited adult possession and home cultivation, creating licensed cannabis businesses, and imposing a 15% tax primarily to fund state highways. | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the "Pot for Potholes Act." | Heidi Campbell (D) | Heidi Campbell |
| 114th General Assembly | HB2525 | DETAILS | The “Pot for Potholes Act” would legalize and regulate marijuana in Tennessee, allowing limited adult possession and home cultivation, creating licensed cannabis businesses, and imposing a 15% tax primarily to fund state highways. | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the "Pot for Potholes Act." | Aftyn Behn (D) | Aftyn Behn |
| 114th General Assembly | SB0960 | DETAILS | This bill directs Tennessee counties to place three non-binding marijuana policy questions on the November 2026 ballot—covering medical legalization, decriminalization of small amounts, and regulated recreational sales—with the secretary of state compiling and sharing the results with lawmakers to help inform future legislation. | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to non-binding, advisory referenda. | London Lamar (D) | London Lamar |
| 114th General Assembly | HB1370 | DETAILS | This bill requires Tennessee counties to place three advisory marijuana-related questions on the November 2026 ballot—on medical legalization, decriminalization of under one ounce, and regulated recreational sales—with yes/no options, and directs the secretary of state to publish and share the non-binding results with lawmakers to gauge public opinion. | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to non-binding, advisory referenda. | Jesse Chism (D) | Jesse Chism |
| 114th General Assembly | SB2097 | DETAILS | This bill directs the Secretary of State to have counties place a non-binding yes-or-no question on the November 2026 ballot asking whether Tennessee should legalize medical cannabis, with the results compiled and reported to the General Assembly. | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to medical cannabis. | Raumesh Akbari (D) | Raumesh Akbari |
| 114th General Assembly | HB2238 | DETAILS | This bill requires the Tennessee Secretary of State to direct counties to place a non-binding yes-or-no question on the November 2026 ballot on legalizing medical cannabis, with the results compiled and reported to the General Assembly. | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to medical cannabis. | Chris Hurt (R), Shaundelle Brooks (D), Vincent Dixie (D), Jeremy Faison (R), Andrew Farmer (R), Bob Freeman (D), Ronnie Glynn (D), Torrey Harris (D), Caleb Hemmer (D), Gloria Johnson (D), Sam McKenzie (D), Larry Miller (D), Bo Mitchell (D), Jason Powell (D), Jay Reedy (R), Gabby Salinas (D), Joe Towns (D) | Chris Hurt, Shaundelle Brooks, Vincent Dixie, Jeremy Faison, Andrew Farmer, Bob Freeman, Ronnie Glynn, Torrey Harris, Caleb Hemmer, Gloria Johnson, Sam McKenzie, Larry Miller, Bo Mitchell, Jason Powell, Jay Reedy, Gabby Salinas, Joe Towns |
