Connecticut lawmakers have sent Governor Ned Lamont a wide-ranging cannabis bill that would expand access to the state’s medical marijuana program, revise portions of its …
Category: Cannabis Legislation
Latest updates on cannabis legislation, including state and federal bills, legalization efforts, regulatory changes, committee votes and policy reforms.
North Carolina Bill Would Place Marijuana Decriminalization and Medical Marijuana on 2026 Ballot
A North Carolina bill filed today would place two marijuana-related constitutional amendments before voters in the November 2026 election, one to decriminalize possession for all …
Colorado Marijuana Event Permit Bill Advances to House Floor Following Appropriations Vote
Colorado legislation that would allow temporary marijuana hospitality events advanced out of the House Appropriations Committee today. The Appropriations Committee voted 7 to 4 to …
New York Bill Would Expand Microbusiness Role in Cannabis Showcase Events
A New York bill introduced yesterday would allow certain marijuana microbusinesses to play a larger role in the state’s cannabis showcase event system. Senate Bill …
Connecticut Senate Passes Cannabis Bill Expanding Medical Access and Rewriting Hemp and Beverage Rules
Connecticut’s Senate has passed HB 5350, a wide-ranging cannabis bill that would expand access to the state’s medical marijuana program, rewrite portions of its hemp …
North Carolina Bill Would Decriminalize Small Amounts of Marijuana While Increasing Penalties for Sales and Hemp-THC Products
A North Carolina bill filed this week by State Senator Jim Burgin (R) would decriminalize possession of up to 5 grams of marijuana while making …
Colorado Senate Committee Kills Bill to Overhaul Marijuana Taxes and Testing Rules
A proposal to overhaul Colorado’s marijuana tax structure, including replacing the retail sales tax with a potency-based tax rate, is officially dead for the year. …
Maryland Governor Signs Law Protecting Fire and Rescue Workers From Medical Marijuana Discrimination
Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) has signed into law legislation that will protect fire and rescue public safety employees from being disciplined or fired solely …
U.S. Congress: Bipartisan Bill Allowing Marijuana Companies on Major Stock Exchanges Gains New Sponsor as Rescheduling Moves Forward
A bipartisan bill that would allow state-legal marijuana companies to list on major U.S. stock exchanges gained its third sponsor today, with Representative Patrick Ryan …
U.S. House Committee Approves Federal Review of Legal Marijuana States
A U.S. House committee has approved language calling for a new federal review of how states regulate marijuana, marking another sign that Congress is being …
