House Bill 1209, a comprehensive marijuana reform measure, has been officially sent to Colorado Governor Jared Polis after receiving final approval from both chambers of the legislature.
The bill was signed today by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, following votes last week by both the House and Senate to concur on the same version of the legislation.
The bipartisan proposal—sponsored by Representative William Lindstedt—includes significant updates to the state’s marijuana licensing, compliance, and research regulations. Among the most notable changes, the bill would double the purchase limit for retail marijuana from one ounce to two ounces and authorize limited promotional giveaways under strict conditions.
The legislation also aims to streamline regulatory communications by allowing digital notifications in place of mailed letters. For licensed businesses, the bill simplifies recordkeeping for those using the state’s seed-to-sale tracking system and imposes new rules requiring 72-hour notice before regulators can request video surveillance footage.
Additional provisions include allowing digital IDs for marijuana workers, limiting fingerprint background checks to initial licensing, and granting all licensed employees access to research and development units under specific safety and tracking guidelines. The bill also eliminates certain misdemeanor penalties related to ownership disclosures and makes it easier to renew licenses.
If signed into law by Governor Polis, HB 1209 will take effect on January 5, 2026.
