HB1996Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4, relative to cannabis.
Introduced by Johnny Shaw, District 80
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, permits a person to possess cannabis that was obtained directly from, or pursuant to a diagnosis of a qualifying medical condition by, a licensed physician; specifies the sentences permitted for possessing certain amounts of cannabis that was not obtained directly from, or pursuant to a diagnosis of a qualifying medical condition by, a licensed physician. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.
Where it stands
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
Sponsor change.
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Health Committee - Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
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