Health Care - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Medical Cannabis Act," which establishes a medical cannabis program to be administered by the Tennessee medical cannabis program commission. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 38, Chapter 3; Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43; Title 50; Title 53; Title 63; Title 67 and Title 68.

SB 489, the "Tennessee Medical Cannabis Act," would establish a regulated medical cannabis program for patients with qualifying conditions in Tennessee. It creates a Tennessee Medical Cannabis Program Commission to license and oversee cultivation, processing, and dispensing operations, requiring physician certifications for patients and setting up a tracking system from cultivation to sale. The bill defines medical cannabis (excluding hemp) and specifies qualifying conditions, while prohibiting smoking/vaping products and cannabis-infused foods like edibles until future rulemaking. It would directly affect Tennessee patients seeking medical cannabis, healthcare providers issuing certifications, and businesses applying for licenses to operate dispensaries or cultivation facilities. The bill remains pending after failing committee review in February 2025.