Bill > SB0550

This bill increases the number of members on the Tennessee Medical Cannabis Commission from nine to ten, with the addition being a non-voting member who is a specialist in substance abuse prevention. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-7-103(a), to reflect this change and specifies that the governor will appoint this new member, alongside other existing appointments which include patients with qualifying medical conditions, their caregivers, and subject matter experts in cannabis cultivation, processing, distribution, or prescription. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to appointments made on or after that date.