Controlled Substances - As introduced, removes Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCa) and Tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCp) from the list of authorized hemp-derived cannabinoids. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 43, Chapter 27.
HB 1148 removes Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCa) and Tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCp) from the list of legally authorized hemp-derived cannabinoids in Tennessee law. This change directly affects manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of hemp products containing these compounds, as such products would no longer qualify as legal hemp under state law. The bill amends definitions to clarify that "Total THC" includes converted THCa (using a 0.877 conversion factor), and requires testing to measure potential THC after decarboxylation. Products containing THCa or THCp would now be subject to seizure and forfeiture under state law.
Bill status
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Apr 15, 2026
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Total actions
26
Key actions
11
Committee
15
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee
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Apr 8, 2026
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Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
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Mar 18, 2026
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Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to Final Calendar No. 2
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Mar 11, 2026
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Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
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Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025
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Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Mar 12, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
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Mar 12, 2025
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Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
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Mar 5, 2025
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Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/12/2025
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Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/12/2025
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Feb 26, 2025
Committee
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
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Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/5/2025
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Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/26/2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ed Butler
RRepublican
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