House Bill 2404, also known as Senate Bill 550, amends the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the composition and appointment process of the medical cannabis commission. The bill increases the total number of commission members from nine to ten and specifies the qualifications for members appointed by the governor. The governor will appoint four members, including a patient or caregiver of a patient with a qualifying medical condition, a subject matter expert in cannabis, and a specialist in substance abuse prevention who will serve as a nonvoting member. Additionally, the speaker of the senate will appoint three members, including a physician, a pharmacist, and a substance abuse prevention specialist.

The bill also includes a change in the effective date, moving it to July 1, 2026, and stipulates that the new provisions will only apply to appointments made on or after that date. The amendments aim to enhance the expertise and representation on the commission, ensuring that it is better equipped to address issues related to medical cannabis in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-7-103(a)(1), 68-7-103
Amended with SA0545 -- 03/16/2026: 68-7-103(a)(1), 68-7-103
Amended with SA0545, SA0817 -- 03/23/2026: 68-7-103(a)(1), 68-7-103, 68-7-103(a), 68-7-103(a)(3)