Tennessee Lawmakers to Consider Multiple Cannabis Proposals

Tuesday, January 18, 2022Only days ago, we discussed the prospects for cannabis reform in Tennessee. And lawmakers are already pushing such reform in the early days of this legislative session. On the hemp front, Rep. Chris Hurt filed House Bill 1690 last week in an effort, he said, to “legitimize” the hemp industry. It is too soon to tell whether either of these proposals will become law, but they are strong indicators that the Legislature will be forced to squarely address the question of cannabis reform during this legislative session. With public polling showing more than 80% support for reform, advocates finally have a reason for optimism in Tennessee.