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TN HB2062

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Towns

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the threshold for simple marijuana possession from one-half ounce (14.175 grams) to five ounces (141.748 grams)

  • Possession of less than five ounces remains a Class A misdemeanor with a $500 fine for first offense and $1,000 fine for second or subsequent offenses

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 39-17-418(b), 39-17-418(c)(1), and 39-17-417(g)(1)

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to marijuana.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/4/2026
Judiciary2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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