Tennessee

N/A

Annual Sales

N/A

Active Licenses

N/A

Tax Rate

Illegal

Possession Limit

● LIVE STATUS Updated 2 days ago · April 3, 2026

Legislative Pressure · 16 bills tracked

▲ 82% Pro-Access · 11 bills 1 bills · 6% Restrictive ▼

Strong legislative momentum toward expanded access.

Legislative Tracker

View All

SB1761 ▲ Pro-Access

In Committee

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3; Title 39; Title 43, Chapter 27; Title 53; Title 57, Chapter 7 and Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to hemp.

Intro

Cmte

Vote

Gov

Law

🕐 Transmitted to Governor for action. · Apr 2, 2026

🗳 Vote: MAR 30

SB1761 redefines hemp to exclude products containing intoxicating cannabinoids, impacting consumer access and the cannabis industry in Tennessee. View full bill text →

SB1603 ▲ Pro-Access

In Committee

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 24; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 57; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to medical cannabis.

Intro

Cmte

Vote

Gov

Law

🕐 Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. · Mar 30, 2026

🗳 Vote: MAR 26

SB1603 establishes a comprehensive medical cannabis program in Tennessee, impacting patient access, product regulation, and public health. View full bill text →

SB0550 ▲ Pro-Access

In Committee

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 68, Chapter 7, relative to the medical cannabis commission.

Intro

Cmte

Vote

Gov

Law

🕐 Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. · Mar 26, 2026

🗳 Vote: MAR 23

SB0550 amends state code to establish a medical cannabis commission, impacting future patient access and regulatory oversight in Tennessee. View full bill text →

HB1972 ▲ Pro-Access

Introduced

Intro

Cmte

Vote

Gov

Law

🕐 Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/7/2026 · Apr 1, 2026

HB1972 establishes a comprehensive medical cannabis program in Tennessee, impacting patient access, public health, and the state's regulatory framework. View full bill text →

HB2404 ▲ Pro-Access

Introduced

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 68, Chapter 7, relative to the medical cannabis commission.

Intro

Cmte

Vote

Gov

Law

🕐 Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/6/2026 · Apr 1, 2026

HB2404 amends existing law to establish a medical cannabis commission in Tennessee, impacting future patient access and regulatory oversight. View full bill text →

HB1503 ▲ Pro-Access

Introduced

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3; Title 39; Title 43, Chapter 27; Title 53; Title 57, Chapter 7 and Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to hemp.

Intro

Cmte

Vote

Gov

Law

🕐 H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026 · Mar 26, 2026

HB1503 redefines hemp to exclude intoxicating cannabinoids, impacting patient access, consumer products, and operator markets in Tennessee. View full bill text →

HB1376 ▼ Restrictive

Passed

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.

Intro

Cmte

Vote

Gov

Law

🕐 Effective date(s) 05/21/2025, 01/01/2026 · May 27, 2025

HB1376 regulates hemp-derived cannabinoid products in Tennessee, impacting consumers, operators, and public safety through new age restrictions, testing, and labeling requirements. View full bill text →

SB1413

Passed

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.

Intro

Cmte

Vote

Gov

Law

🕐 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 526 · May 27, 2025

SB1413 regulates hemp-derived cannabinoid products in Tennessee, impacting consumers, operators, and public safety by establishing new rules for their sale and use. View full bill text →

SB0299 ▲ Pro-Access

Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 68, Chapter 7, relative to the medical cannabis commission.

Intro

Cmte

Vote

Gov

Law

🕐 Effective date(s) 04/15/2025 · Apr 29, 2025

SB0299 establishes a medical cannabis commission in Tennessee, impacting future patient access and regulatory oversight for cannabis. View full bill text →

HB0830 ▲ Pro-Access

Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 68, Chapter 7, relative to the medical cannabis commission.

Intro

Cmte

Vote

Gov

Law

🕐 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 209 · Apr 29, 2025

HB0830 establishes the Tennessee Medical Cannabis Commission, creating a framework for potential future medical cannabis regulation and patient access. View full bill text →

HB0072

Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43, Chapter 27 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to hemp-derived cannabinoids.

Intro

Cmte

Vote

Gov

Law

🕐 Effective date(s) 07/01/2025 · Apr 4, 2025

HB0072 regulates hemp-derived cannabinoids, impacting consumers, operators, and public safety by establishing new rules for these products in Tennessee starting July 1, 2025. View full bill text →

SB0215 ▲ Pro-Access

Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43, Chapter 27 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to hemp-derived cannabinoids.

Intro

Cmte

Vote

Gov

Law

🕐 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 77 · Apr 4, 2025

SB0215 regulates hemp-derived cannabinoids, impacting consumer access, product safety, and the operational landscape for businesses in Tennessee. View full bill text →

SB0077 ▲ Pro-Access

Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 7, relative to the medical cannabis commission.

Intro

Cmte

Vote

Gov

Law

🕐 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 50 · Mar 31, 2025

SB0077 establishes the Tennessee Medical Cannabis Commission to study and make recommendations on medical cannabis, impacting future patient access and public policy. View full bill text →

HB0255 ▲ Pro-Access

Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 7, relative to the medical cannabis commission.

Intro

Cmte

Vote

Gov

Law

🕐 Effective date(s) 03/26/2025 · Mar 31, 2025

HB0255 establishes a medical cannabis commission in Tennessee, creating a framework for future patient access and industry regulation. View full bill text →

HB0836

Failed

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.

Intro

Cmte

✗ Failed

🕐 Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee · Apr 1, 2025

HB0836 failed to pass, meaning Tennessee's comprehensive cannabis reform, impacting criminal justice, health, and agriculture, will not proceed, leaving current laws unchanged for patients, consumers, and operators. View full bill text →

SB0489

Failed

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."

Intro

Cmte

✗ Failed

🕐 Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee / no second · Feb 25, 2025

SB0489, the "Tennessee Medical Cannabis Act," failed to pass, meaning medical cannabis remains illegal for patients and consumers in Tennessee. View full bill text →

Overview

Marijuana is not legal in Tennessee — possession carries criminal penalties. Tennessee has no legal cannabis program for medical or recreational use. Possession of up to half an ounce is a misdemeanor; larger amounts carry felony charges. No significant legalization movement has advanced in the legislature.

What This Means for You