Senate Bill 1603, sponsored by Haile, mandates the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to conduct a comprehensive study on the establishment of a medical cannabis program in the state. The study will focus on two main areas: the implementation process for the program and the readiness of state and local governmental entities to support it. To facilitate this study, all relevant state departments and agencies are required to assist TACIR upon request from its executive director.

The bill stipulates that TACIR must report its findings to the General Assembly by November 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the matter for public welfare.