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

SB 2571: 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 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2571 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 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: Page Walley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Page Walley (Republican).