SB2097

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to medical cannabis.

Introduced·1/22/26

Tennessee SB2097 proposes a ballot question for the 2026 November general election on legalizing medical cannabis in Tennessee.

Tennessee SB2097 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, to include a ballot question in the November 2026 general election asking if Tennessee should legalize the sale, possession, and use of medical cannabis. The ballot question will allow voters to answer "YES" or "NO." The secretary of state will compile and report the results to the general assembly, though these results are not binding. The act takes effect immediately 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