Category: Cannabis Legislation

Latest updates on cannabis legislation, including state and federal bills, legalization efforts, regulatory changes, committee votes and policy reforms.

President Trump Signs Spending Bill Delaying Federal Hemp Restrictions Until December 11

President Trump has signed a federal spending bill into law that temporarily delays most of the sweeping new restrictions on hemp products scheduled to take …

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U.S. Congress: Lawful Hemp Protection Act Gains Two New Bipartisan Cosponsors

The bipartisan Lawful Hemp Protection Act has gained two additional cosponsors in the U.S. House, bringing the total number of lawmakers supporting the proposal to …

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California Governor Signs Marijuana Packaging and Advertising Bill Into Law

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation today establishing new restrictions on marijuana packaging, labeling and advertising considered attractive to children. Assembly Bill 2249, sponsored by …

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California Legislature Unanimously Passes Bill Allowing State to Conduct Off-the-Shelf Marijuana Testing

California lawmakers have unanimously approved legislation giving state regulators new authority to obtain marijuana products directly from retail shelves for independent laboratory testing. Assembly Bill …

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U.S. House Expected to Vote This Week on One-Month Delay of Federal Hemp THC Ban

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on a Senate-approved federal spending bill that would postpone most new federal restrictions on …

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California Legislature Unanimously Passes Bill Excluding CBN Isolate From Cannabis Concentrate Definition

California lawmakers have unanimously approved legislation that would exclude qualifying cannabinol (CBN) isolate from the state’s definition of “cannabis concentrate,” sending the measure toward Governor …

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Federal Bill to Delay New Hemp Restrictions to 2028 Gains Two Sponsors, Bringing Total to 41

A bipartisan federal bill that would delay sweeping new restrictions on hemp products for two years has gained two additional supporters in the U.S. House, …

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Lawful Hemp Protection Act Gains Two New Bipartisan Cosponsors in U.S. House

The bipartisan Lawful Hemp Protection Act has gained two new cosponsors in the U.S. House, bringing the total number of lawmakers backing the proposal to …

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California Marijuana Packaging and Advertising Bill Passes Legislature, Heads to Governor

California legislation establishing new restrictions on marijuana packaging, labeling and advertising has passed the full legislature and is headed to State Governor Gavin Newsom. Assembly …

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U.S. Congress: Bipartisan SAFE Banking Act Gains Two New House Cosponsors

The SAFE Banking Act has gained two new cosponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives, bringing the combined number of lawmakers sponsoring or cosponsoring the …

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