SB0960

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to non-binding, advisory referenda.

Introduced·2/5/25

Tennessee SB0960 proposes a non-binding, advisory referendum on legalizing medical marijuana, decriminalizing possession, and regulating recreational.

Tennessee SB0960 amends state law to include a non-binding, advisory referendum on the November 2026 ballot. The referendum asks voters whether Tennessee should legalize medical marijuana, decriminalize possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, and legalize and regulate commercial sales of recreational marijuana. The Secretary of State will compile and publish the results on the state's website and forward them to each member of the General Assembly. The act takes effect upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 18

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

Mar 17

Senate

Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026