Agriculture - As introduced, enacts the "Freedom to Farm Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 40 and Title 43.
SB 2486, the "Freedom to Farm Act," would allow registered Tennessee adults (21+) to grow up to 15 marijuana plants (max 5 mature) at their private residence, with specific restrictions. Key provisions include requiring registration with the Department of Agriculture ($100 fee, 3-year validity), limiting stored marijuana trim to 16 ounces, and prohibiting resin/concentrates. The bill directly affects registered adult residents who own or lease their homes, requiring secure, locked cultivation areas not visible to the public. It explicitly excludes resin, oils, and concentrates from legal personal use, maintaining their regulation under existing law (TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4).
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Mar 11, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Janice Bowling
RRepublican
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