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, with specific qualifications for each member. One member must be a patient diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition or their caregiver, another must be a subject matter expert in cannabis cultivation and distribution, and the third must meet the qualifications of either of the first two categories.

Additionally, the bill modifies the reporting requirements of the commission. It replaces the previous language that required the commission to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly with a new requirement that includes policy recommendations. This change aims to enhance the commission's role in providing comprehensive insights into the medical use of cannabis 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