Election Laws - As introduced, requires county election commissions to include on the ballot for the November 2026 election a non-binding question related to the legalization of the sale, possession, and use of medical marijuana; requires the secretary of state to compile the results of the public policy opinion poll and forward the results to the members of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 2.

SB 1165 would require Tennessee counties to include a non-binding ballot question on the November 2026 election ballot asking voters: "Should the State of Tennessee legalize the sale, possession, and use of medical marijuana? YES or NO?" The bill directly affects all Tennessee voters participating in the 2026 election and the state legislature, which would receive compiled results from the Secretary of State. The key provision mandates county election commissions to add this question to ballots and requires the Secretary of State to collect and forward the results to all legislators. The outcome of this poll would not legally bind the legislature to take any action on medical marijuana legalization.