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 …
Category: Cannabis Legislation
Latest updates on cannabis legislation, including state and federal bills, legalization efforts, regulatory changes, committee votes and policy reforms.
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 …
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Expand Medical Marijuana Access for Terminally Ill Patients
Pennsylvania’s full House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to pass legislation that would require health care and long-term care facilities to allow terminally ill patients …
Illinois Lawmakers Send Sweeping Marijuana and Hemp Bill to Governor
Illinois lawmakers have sent Governor JB Pritzker a sweeping marijuana and hemp bill that would double the state’s legal possession limits, allow cannabis to be …
