SB 1603 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. of - As enacted, clarifies that if marijuana is rescheduled or deleted as a controlled substance under federal law, the commissioner is prohibited from rescheduling or deleting marijuana under state law, unless the general assembly has established a regulatory framework for marijuana and authorized the commissioner to reschedule or delete marijuana as a controlled substance. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 24; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 57; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71.
Latest: Apr 23, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 789
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/13/2026 Passed
73 yes · 22 no
Apr 13, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/13/2026 Passed
73 yes · 22 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democrat | – | 1 |
| Democratic | – | 21 |
| Republican | 73 | – |
How each member voted (95)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
2 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/26/2026 Passed
21 yes · 12 no
Mar 26, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/26/2026 Passed
21 yes · 12 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 6 |
| Republican | 20 | 6 |
How each member voted (33)
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Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 5, Nays 2 PNV 1 3/17/2026 Passed
5 yes · 2 no · 1 other
Mar 17, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 5, Nays 2 PNV 1 3/17/2026 Passed
5 yes · 2 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | – | 1 |
| Republican | 4 | 2 | – |
How each member voted (8)
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Where it stands
Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Mar 26, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 21, Nays 12
Apr 13, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., Ayes 73, Nays 22, PNV 0
Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 16, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 23, 2026 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (27 actions)
- Jan 12, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Jan 13, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 14, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Mar 4, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
- Mar 9, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
- Mar 9, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/10/2026
- Mar 10, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
- Mar 11, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
- Mar 16, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
- Mar 16, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
- Mar 17, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 5, Nays 2 PNV 1
- Mar 24, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
- Mar 26, 2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 21, Nays 12
- Mar 26, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0768)
- Mar 26, 2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 26, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 30, 2026HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Apr 13, 2026HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0938)
- Apr 13, 2026HousePassed H., Ayes 73, Nays 22, PNV 0
- Apr 13, 2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Apr 15, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- Apr 15, 2026SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Apr 16, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- Apr 17, 2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- Apr 23, 2026SenateSigned by Governor.
- Apr 27, 2026Pub. Ch. 789
- Apr 27, 2026Effective date(s) 04/23/2026
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