Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Extending Tennessee’s Medical Cannabis Commission Until 2029
The Marijuana Herald
Mon, Mar 31
Key Points
- House Bill 255 extends the commission studying medical cannabis policies in Tennessee, originally set to expire in July.
- The proposal passed with overwhelming support in the legislature, with a 28 to 1 vote in the Senate and a unanimous 90 to 0 vote in the House of Representatives.
- This extension keeps the conversation on medical cannabis policy alive in the state, but does not legalize marijuana for medical use.
- Separate legislation for establishing a medical marijuana program and legalizing recreational cannabis is still under consideration in the Senate.
House Bill 255, which overwhelmingly passed the legislature, officially extends the commission, which was originally set to expire this July. The commission was created to study medical cannabis policies in other states and provide recommendations to Tennessee lawmakers.
In the Senate, the proposal passed 28 to 1, with a unanimous 90 to 0 vote in the House of Representatives. While this move keeps the conversation on medical cannabis policy alive, it does not legalize marijuana for medical use in the state. Separate legislation that would establish a medical marijuana program remains under consideration in the Senate, as does legislation that would legalize recreational cannabis.
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