House Bill 830, also known as Senate Bill 299, proposes amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the medical cannabis commission. The bill stipulates that the governor will appoint three members to the commission, ensuring representation from each grand division of the state. The appointments will include one member who is either a patient diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition or a caregiver of such a patient, one subject matter expert in cannabis cultivation and distribution, and one additional member who meets the qualifications of either of the first two categories.

Additionally, the bill modifies the reporting requirements of the commission. It replaces the previous mandate that the commission report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly with a more comprehensive directive that includes policy recommendations related to the medical use of cannabis. This change aims to enhance the scope of the commission's reporting responsibilities, ensuring that the General Assembly receives detailed insights into the medical cannabis landscape in Tennessee. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-7-103(a)(3), 68-7-103, 68-7-109(d), 68-7-109
Amended with SA0006 -- 03/31/2025: 68-7-103(a)(3), 68-7-103, 68-7-109(d), 68-7-109