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

SB 923: Controlled Substances - As introduced, decriminalizes the possession of less than one ounce of marijuana or less than five marijuana plants; authorizes municipalities and counties to impose civil penalties on the possession of marijuana in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 18, Part 3; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40.

In committee Last action April 2, 2025: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 923 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Controlled Substances - As introduced, decriminalizes the possession of less than one ounce of marijuana or less than five marijuana plants; authorizes municipalities and counties to impose civil penalties on the possession of marijuana in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 18, Part 3; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Heidi Campbell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Heidi Campbell (Democratic).