Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is expected to request multiple amendments today to legislation that would legalize licensed recreational marijuana sales, with the possibility of a sweeping rewrite still on the table as the midnight deadline approaches. Under state law, the governor has until 11:59 p.m. on April 13 to take action on the measure. Her …
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Latest updates on cannabis legislation, including state and federal bills, legalization efforts, regulatory changes, committee votes and policy reforms.
Oregon Governor Signs Ryan’s Law, Requiring Care Facilities to Allow Medical Marijuana Use
Oregon’s governor has signed House Bill 4142, known as Ryan’s Law, establishing new requirements for certain care facilities to allow qualified patients to use medical marijuana while also setting statewide standards for safety, storage and staff training. The measure was approved by the House in a 39 to 3 vote and by the Senate 20 …
Hawaii Senate Approves Resolution Urging U.S. Congress to Deschedule Marijuana, Expand Expungements and Allow Cannabis Banking
Hawaii’s full Senate has voted in favor of a resolution calling on federal lawmakers to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, expand expungement efforts, and provide banking access for marijuana businesses. The measure, Senate Resolution 58 (S.S.C.R. 3532), was approved after previously clearing the Senate Judiciary Committee with a unanimous 5 to 0 vote. …
D.C. Bill Would Allow Medical Cannabis Beverages and Imported Cannabinoids
A new Washington, D.C. bill has been filed that would create a pathway for producing medical cannabis beverages, allow certain cannabinoids to be imported into the District for regulated manufacturing, and clarify how medical cannabis products are taxed. The Medical Cannabis Beverage Product Amendment Act of 2026 was introduced April 2 by Chairman Phil …
Maine Legislature Approves Bill Raising Cannabis Tax to 14% and Adding New Pre-roll Excise Tax
Maine lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would raise the state’s adult-use marijuana sales tax, apply the same rate to potentially intoxicating hemp products, and create a new excise tax structure for cannabis pre-rolls. House Bill 1942, sponsored by Representative Daniel Sayre (D) and cosponsored by Senator Bruce Bickford (R), has now cleared …
Minnesota Senate Committee Approves Omnibus Cannabis Bill
A key Minnesota Senate committee has approved an omnibus cannabis bill, advancing legislation that could bring a series of regulatory and policy changes to the state’s legal cannabis framework. Senate File 4401, sponsored by State Senator David Dibble (D) with support from State Senator Lindsey Port (D), was approved by the Senate Commerce and Consumer …
Louisiana Senate Advances Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana for Terminally Ill Patients in Healthcare Facilities
A Louisiana Senate bill that would allow certain terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana while in a healthcare facility has now advanced to a third reading in the Senate. Senate Bill 270, filed by State Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D), was given approval today through its second reading, moving it to a third and final …
Massachusetts Lawmakers Reach Deal on Cannabis Reform Bill, Including Regulatory Overhaul
Massachusetts lawmakers have reached an agreement on a cannabis reform bill that would restructure the state’s Cannabis Control Commission and make broader changes to how marijuana is regulated, according to a joint statement released Monday by members of the House-Senate conference committee tasked with reconciling differing versions of the legislation. The lawmakers said the committee …
