The Colorado House of Representatives today passed a comprehensive marijuana regulatory reform bill with a 45 to 18 vote.
House Bill 1209, sponsored by Representatives William Lindstedtand along with 13 cosponsors, focuses on streamlining marijuana licensing rules, simplifying recordkeeping requirements, and expanding research and development (R&D) access for licensees. It also reduces certain appropriations and modifies criminal history check requirements for license applicants.
Under the bill, marijuana businesses will be allowed to maintain required records without duplicating those already logged in the state’s seed-to-sale tracking system. The bill also authorizes the Marijuana Enforcement Division to demand video footage with at least 72 hours’ notice and modernizes communication between regulators and licensees by moving away from first-class mail in favor of digital notifications.
HB 1209 would raise the amount of marijuana a person can purchase in a single retail transaction from one ounce to two ounces. It also allows marijuana stores to offer free promotional units to qualified customers, provided the products meet strict labeling, testing, and tracking requirements.
Additionally, the bill expands R&D provisions by allowing licensees to provide marijuana samples—now called “R-and-D units”—to a broader group of licensed employees, not just managers. These units must meet safety and packaging standards and cannot be used as compensation or consumed onsite.
The measure now heads to the Senate for further consideration. If passed into law, it would take effect on January 5, 2026.
For the full text of the bill, click here.
