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Tennessee Republican leadership is signaling a small shift toward legalizing medical marijuana, primarily because the federal government is moving to reclassify cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-TN) stated that this federal change resolves his previous objections by allowing doctors to oversee the substance’s medical use. While Republican leadership has stalled reform in the past, they now view federal rescheduling as the removal of a major legal roadblock.
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R-TN) predicts that Tennessee could have a medical cannabis framework in place within the next two to three years. Lawmakers from both parties, including Senate Minority Leader Raumesh Akbari (D-TN), highlighted the need for a safe, regulated alternative to opioids. However, House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-TN) cautioned that the state still needs to determine specific logistics regarding manufacturing, testing, and distribution. Read the original article.
Referenced article written by Kyle Jaeger. Published on March 9, 2026 by Marijuana Moment.
