Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has signed legislation requiring schools across the state to distribute educational notices to parents about the health risks of marijuana, …
Category: Cannabis Legislation
Latest updates on cannabis legislation, including state and federal bills, legalization efforts, regulatory changes, committee votes and policy reforms.
New Jersey Senate President Introduces Bill to Extend Intoxicating Hemp Beverage Sales Deadline to Match Federal Law
New Jersey Senate President Nicholas Scutari (D) has introduced legislation that would keep intoxicating hemp beverage sales legal for certain licensees until at least December …
California Governor Signs Bill Requiring Free Measuring Devices for Multi-Serving Marijuana Beverages
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation requiring marijuana retailers to offer customers free measuring devices when they purchase beverages containing multiple servings. Assembly Bill …
Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee Begins Review of Medical Marijuana Legalization Proposal
Tennessee lawmakers on Wednesday began a detailed review of a 99-page proposal that would establish a tightly regulated medical marijuana program, allowing home delivery while …
Pennsylvania Senate Law & Justice Committee Unanimously Passes Ryan’s Law Allowing Terminally Ill Patients to Use Medical Marijuana in Health Care Facilities
The Pennsylvania Senate Law and Justice Committee voted Tuesday to advance legislation that would require certain health care facilities to allow terminally ill patients to …
Maryland Law Protecting Firefighters and Rescue Workers Who Use Medical Marijuana Takes Effect October 1
A Maryland law protecting firefighters and other covered rescue workers from employment discrimination over their lawful medical marijuana use takes effect Thursday, October 1. Senate …
Bipartisan Federal Marijuana Employment and Security Clearance Bill Gains Second Cosponsor
A bipartisan congressional proposal that would prevent past marijuana use from disqualifying people from federal employment or security clearances has gained a second cosponsor. Representative …
Pennsylvania Senator Announces Plan for 21+ Hemp Cannabinoid Sales, Testing and Registration Rules
A Pennsylvania senator has announced plans to introduce legislation establishing statewide rules for intoxicating hemp products, including a 21-and-older sales requirement, independent testing and mandatory …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Schedules September 29 Vote on Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana Use in Hospitals
A Pennsylvania Senate committee has scheduled a vote for September 29 on legislation that would require certain healthcare facilities to allow terminally ill patients to …
Nevada Lawmakers Give Final Approval to Sweeping Marijuana Regulations Covering Delivery, Testing, Advertising and Packaging
Nevada lawmakers have given final approval to a sweeping package of marijuana regulations covering delivery limits, laboratory testing, advertising, packaging, enforcement and numerous other aspects …
