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

HB 2062: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the amount of marijuana that may be possessed, from one-half ounce to five ounces, for it to be considered a small amount of marijuana and punishable as a Class A misdemeanor; revises penalty to make it punishable by a $500 fine for a first offense and a $1,000 fine for a second or subsequent offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.

In committee Last action April 7, 2026: Reset on Final cal. 4 of Criminal Justice Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 2062 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the amount of marijuana that may be possessed, from one-half ounce to five ounces, for it to be considered a small amount of marijuana and punishable as a Class A misdemeanor; revises penalty to make it punishable by a $500 fine for a first offense and a $1,000 fine for a second or subsequent offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17. Primary sponsor: Towns. Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): Reset on Final cal. 4 of Criminal Justice Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Towns.