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TN SB0859

TN SB0859
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 24; Title 33; Title 39; Title 40; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to cannabis.


summary

Introduced
01/31/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/16/2023
Passed
04/28/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 about using or possessing marijuana that was made to a licensed health provider, such as a doctor or nurse, during the course of their medical care for the purpose of getting advice on potential interactions with other medications or treatments. The person can choose to waive this protection and allow the statement to be used as evidence in a criminal trial, hearing, or proceeding in which they are a defendant. The bill amends several Tennessee code sections related to this issue.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 04/28/2023 (on 05/03/2023)

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