A bipartisan federal bill that would establish a national regulatory framework for hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) beverages has gained a fifth sponsor, with Rep. Derrick Van …
Category: Cannabis Legislation
Latest updates on cannabis legislation, including state and federal bills, legalization efforts, regulatory changes, committee votes and policy reforms.
Thailand Cabinet Approves Bill to Restrict Marijuana to Medical Use and Ban Recreational Use
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved legislation that would restrict marijuana use primarily to medical purposes and research while prohibiting recreational consumption, advancing a major overhaul of …
Illinois Bill Would Create Direct Cash Payments for People Disproportionately Impacted by Marijuana Enforcement
A newly filed Illinois bill would establish a state program providing direct cash payments to people who have been disproportionately impacted by past marijuana enforcement. …
Bipartisan Bill Would Protect Federal Job Applicants From Penalties Over Past Marijuana Use
A newly introduced bipartisan House bill would prohibit federal agencies from treating past marijuana use as grounds to deny someone a federal job or security …
Bipartisan House Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Protect Insurers Serving State-Legal Marijuana Businesses
A bipartisan pair of U.S. House lawmakers has reintroduced legislation designed to give insurance companies federal protections when serving state-legal marijuana businesses, joining a companion …
Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill Gains 18th Sponsor in U.S. Senate
Legislation that would federally legalize marijuana has gained another sponsor in the U.S. Senate, bringing the total number of senators backing the legislation to 18. …
U.S. House Passes Bill Directing Federal Study of Emergency Room Drug Testing, Including Marijuana
The United States House of Representatives voted today to pass a bill directing federal health officials to study drug testing practices in hospital emergency rooms, …
New York City Council Sends Bill to Mayor Targeting Tobacco and Vape Shops That Illegally Sell Cannabis
The New York City Council has approved legislation that would allow city regulators to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew tobacco and electronic cigarette retail …
Federal Bill Would Give FDA-Approved Botanical Drugs 12 Years of Market Exclusivity, With Potential Cannabis Implications
A newly introduced federal bill would provide FDA-approved botanical drugs with 12 years of market exclusivity, a change that could have implications for the development …
California Bill to Require Free Measuring Devices for Multi-Serving Marijuana Drinks Sent to Governor Newsom Following Unanimous Votes
California marijuana retailers would be required to offer customers a free measuring device when they purchase certain multi-serving cannabis beverages under a bill now awaiting …
