The Himachal Pradesh cabinet has approved regulated cannabis cultivation, with officials saying the move could boost farmer income while supporting the textile, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. State minister Jagat Singh Negi announced the decision on June 20, calling it an “important and visionary decision” that followed extensive consultations, including field studies inside and outside the …
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Latest updates on cannabis legislation, including state and federal bills, legalization efforts, regulatory changes, committee votes and policy reforms.
Delaware House Approves Bill to Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Products Under Recreational Marijuana Laws
The Delaware House of Representatives voted 35 to 4 Tuesday to approve legislation that would bring certain hemp-derived THC products under the state’s marijuana regulatory system. House Bill 395, sponsored by Rep. Berry, has been assigned to the Senate Health & Social Services Committee for further consideration. The proposal would amend Delaware law to define …
California Senate Committee Advances Bill Clarifying Cannabis and Cannabinoid Enforcement Rules After Unanimous Assembly Vote
A California bill that would revise several state rules related to cannabis, cannabinoids and enforcement against unlicensed sales has advanced out of a Senate committee after previously clearing the full Assembly without opposition. Assembly Bill 2250, sponsored by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, was approved June 15 by the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee in …
Arizona Lawmaker Files Measure to Place New Marijuana Industry Rules Before Voters
Arizona Representative Tony Rivero (R) has filed a proposed ballot referral that would ask voters to approve new rules for the state’s marijuana industry, including restrictions on certain license holders, cultivation canopy limits, solvent testing standards and federal coordination provisions. House Concurrent Resolution 2037 was introduced in the House on June 13 and assigned to …
DC Budget Proposal Would Raise Medical Marijuana Tax by 75%
A proposal included in Washington, D.C.’s fiscal year 2027 budget would significantly increase the tax rate on medical marijuana purchases, raising concerns among advocates who say the change could push patients toward the unregulated market. The Medical Cannabis Tax Rate Amendment Act of 2026, included as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Support Act …
Rhode Island Governor Signs Cannabis Licensing Bill Into Law
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has signed legislation into law that will restart parts of the state’s long-delayed cannabis retail licensing process. The new law, advanced through companion measures House Bill 8544 and Senate Bill 3313, amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act by updating provisions tied to residency terminology, the definition of an applicant, social …
New York Senate Passes Bill to Restrict Drug and Marijuana Testing of Pregnant Patients and Newborns
The New York Senate has approved legislation that would restrict when healthcare providers may conduct drug, marijuana or alcohol testing on pregnant and postpartum patients, as well as newborns. Senate Bill 845, sponsored by State Senator Julia Salazar (D), passed the full Senate today and was delivered to the Assembly for consideration. The bill, titled …
Congressmember Omar Files Amendment to Delay Federal Hemp Restrictions for One Year
U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has filed an amendment that would delay upcoming federal hemp restrictions for another year, adding a Democratic-backed proposal to a growing list of congressional efforts to alter or postpone the new rules before they take effect. The amendment, filed to HR 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, …
Bicameral New York Bill Would Replace Cannabis Labor Peace Requirements With Wage Board, Pay Transparency Rules
A bicameral New York bill filed yesterday would remove cannabis labor peace agreement requirements from licensing and replace them with pay transparency rules and a Cannabis Industry Wage Board tasked with recommending minimum wages for marijuana workers. Senate Bill 10643, filed by State Senator Jessica Ramos (D), was introduced June 1 and referred to the …
New York Assembly Passes Bill to Crack Down on Illicit Marijuana in Legal Supply Chain
The New York Assembly has passed legislation designed to prevent illicit marijuana from entering the state’s regulated cannabis market, sending the measure to the Senate. Assembly Bill 10698-B, filed by Assemblymember Landon Dais (D), was passed by the full Assembly on June 1 after advancing through the Assembly Ways and Means Committee and the Assembly …
