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House amends medical cannabis commission membership, clarifies advisory role
Summary
The Tennessee House approved changes to the Medical Cannabis Commission to ease quorum problems and allow caregivers to serve; the bill also clarifies the commission may make policy recommendations if federal rescheduling occurs.
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee House on the floor approved legislation to change the makeup and role of the state's Medical Cannabis Commission, removing a requirement that each grand division be represented and allowing caregivers to serve as commissioners.
Supporters said the changes are intended to resolve quorum problems that have hindered the commission's work and to prepare for possible federal rescheduling of cannabis. Chairman Jeremy Terry moved the bill and explained the measure "expands the eligibility to serve on the medical cannabis commission to caregivers, and section 2 clarifies that the commission can make policy recommendations." He told members that if federal action prompts changes in 2026 the commission's recommendations would inform follow-up legislation.
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