Senate Bill 1768, also known as House Bill 1774, proposes an amendment to various titles within the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish a regulated medical cannabis program for qualifying patients. The bill emphasizes the importance of product safety, the protection of minors, and the support of local farms and businesses in providing cannabis. It aims to limit illegal trade and prevent the establishment of monopolistic practices in the cannabis market. Additionally, the bill highlights the potential benefits of cannabis tax revenue, which could fund after-school programs, mental health services, law enforcement training, and community education initiatives.

As part of the legislative process, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State direct county election commissions to include an advisory ballot question in the November 2026 general election. This question will ask voters whether they support the authorization of a regulated medical cannabis program in Tennessee, with a portion of the tax revenue allocated to various community services. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, reflecting the public welfare's requirements.