Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1996: Controlled Substances - 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.

In committee Last action February 4, 2026: P2C, ref. to Health Committee - Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1996 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Controlled Substances - 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. Primary sponsor: Johnny Shaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): P2C, ref. to Health Committee - Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnny Shaw (Democratic).