HB 2238 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Election Laws - As introduced, requires the secretary of state to direct each county election commission to place a ballot question on the ballot for the November general election in 2026 asking voters whether this state should legalize the sale, possession, and use of medical cannabis. - Amends TCA Title 2.

HB 2238 requires Tennessee's Secretary of State to place a specific ballot question on the 2026 November general election ballot asking voters: "Should the State of Tennessee legalize the sale, possession, and use of medical cannabis?" This directly affects all Tennessee voters in the 2026 election, as the question would appear on their ballot with "YES" or "NO" options. The bill mandates the Secretary of State to compile and submit the results to the General Assembly, but explicitly states these results are non-binding. The legislation does not change current law but creates a voter referendum process to gauge public opinion on medical cannabis legalization.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Mar 17, 2026
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Total actions
8
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee - Health Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Chris Hurt
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