Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 489: Health Care - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Medical Cannabis Act," which establishes a medical cannabis program to be administered by the Tennessee medical cannabis program commission. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 38, Chapter 3; Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43; Title 50; Title 53; Title 63; Title 67 and Title 68.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 489 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health Care - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Medical Cannabis Act," which establishes a medical cannabis program to be administered by the Tennessee medical cannabis program commission. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 38, Chapter 3; Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43; Title 50; Title 53; Title 63; Title 67 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2025): Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee / no second.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Bowling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee / no second
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/25/2025
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction