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TN HB0982
TN HB0982AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 24; Title 33; Title 39; Title 40; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to cannabis.
summary
Introduced
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
In Committee
03/28/2023
03/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
05/03/2023
05/03/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/03/2023
05/03/2023
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, protects a person's statement regarding the use or possession of marijuana to certain licensed health providers that was made in the course or scope of the person's medical care for the purpose of obtaining medical advice on possible adverse effects of marijuana use in combination with other medications or medical treatment from being admissible as evidence in any criminal trial, hearing, or proceeding in which the person is a defendant; authorizes the person to expressly waive such protection. - Amends TCA Title 24; Title 33; Title 39; Title 40; Title 63 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill protects a person's statement regarding the use or possession of marijuana to certain licensed health providers, such as pharmacists, physicians, and nurses, that was made in the course of the person's medical care for the purpose of obtaining medical advice on potential adverse effects of marijuana use with other medications or treatments. The bill prohibits such statements from being used as evidence in any criminal trial, hearing, or proceeding involving the person, but allows the person to expressly waive this protection and request the statement be admitted as evidence. The bill amends several Tennessee Code sections, including Titles 24, 33, 39, 40, 63, and 68.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 270 (on 05/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0982&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0270.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0982 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/HA0338.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0338 (5862) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM0977.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0982 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB0982.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB0982.pdf |
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