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TN SB0859
TN SB0859AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 24; Title 33; Title 39; Title 40; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to cannabis.
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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/16/2023
03/16/2023
Passed
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
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 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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0859&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0270.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0859 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA0117.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0117 (4577) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM0573.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0982 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB0982.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB0859.pdf |
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