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 use, 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 provision that specifies the report must include policy recommendations related to the medical use of cannabis. This act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the public welfare.

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