SB2095

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to marijuana.

Introduced·1/22/26

SB2095 increases the allowable amount of marijuana possession from 1/2 ounce to 5 ounces in Tennessee.

SB2095 amends Tennessee law to increase the allowable amount of marijuana possession from 1/2 ounce to 5 ounces. The bill modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-418(c)(1) and Section 39-17-417(g)(1) to reflect this change. Possession of less than 5 ounces of marijuana will be punishable by a fine of $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses. The act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 25

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 24

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026

Mar 24

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/25/2026