Senate Bill 1768 proposes to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish a regulated medical cannabis program for qualifying patients in the state. The bill includes a provision for an advisory ballot question to be placed on the November 2026 general election ballot, asking voters whether they support the authorization of such a program. The bill emphasizes the potential benefits of medical cannabis, including the generation of tax revenue that could be allocated to support after-school programs, mental health services, law enforcement training, and community education regarding cannabis.

The bill reflects Tennessee's commitment to addressing healthcare needs with compassion while ensuring product safety and protecting minors. It aims to create a legal framework for medical cannabis that would limit illegal trade and prevent the establishment of monopolistic practices in the market. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, underscoring the urgency of the issue at hand.