Cannabis Law Tracker

Real-time tracker for cannabis, marijuana, hemp, and CBD legislation across all 50 US states and Congress. Featured analysis of state-level legalization, taxation, and regulatory bills, refreshed weekly.

We're tracking 3,118 cannabis bills across 57 jurisdictions.

This week's featured cannabis bills

MAHD 955introduced

An Act to reform the healthcare cost benchmark

This bill aims to reform the healthcare cost benchmark by introducing a new definition of 'historical growth rate in gross state product' and adjusting the health care cost growth benchmark accordingly. The bill would require the calculation of average annual growth rate of actual gross state product for the most recent ten-year period, which would be used to set the health care cost growth benchmark.

For legal practitioners tracking cannabis law, this bill's focus on healthcare costs may have limited implications. However, it could influence discussions around healthcare reform and potential interactions with cannabis-related laws or regulations. The bill's impact on Massachusetts' healthcare system is more significant, and its adoption could lead to changes in the state's healthcare landscape.

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MAHD 1078introduced

An Act to protect children from the use of alcohol and marijuana

This bill aims to restrict the advertising of alcohol and marijuana products within a mile of schools, with specific restrictions at 5,280 feet from school zones. The proposed law would amend Section 29 of chapter 93 of the General Laws to include these prohibitions, effectively limiting the promotion of adult-use cannabis near educational institutions.

For legal practitioners tracking this bill, it is essential to note that HD 1078 (MA) introduces a new regulation regarding advertising for alcohol and marijuana products. This provision may impact businesses operating in Massachusetts, particularly those with locations near schools. The bill's specifics on distance and school zones will be crucial in determining its practical implications and potential legal challenges.

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MNSF 4877in committee

Cannabis license application periods and issuance modification

This bill aims to modify cannabis license application periods and issuance in Minnesota. It sets limits on the number of licenses that can be issued for different types of cannabis businesses, including cultivators, manufacturers, retailers, mezzobusinesses, and microbusinesses. The bill also requires the office to determine the number of new licenses to issue consistent with goals identified in subdivision 1a.

For legal practitioners tracking this bill, it is essential to note that the changes to license application periods and issuance may impact ongoing cannabis business operations. The bill's provisions on limiting the number of licenses available for certain types of businesses may require businesses to reapply or adjust their operations. Additionally, the requirement for the office to determine new license issuances based on goals identified in subdivision 1a may lead to changes in the market dynamics and competition among cannabis businesses.

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This week in Cannabis Law

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DEHB 401AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF HEMP PRODUCTS.introduced NJS 4297Revises certain restrictions concerning hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages, and medical cannabis.introduced NYA 11267Authorizes the town of Hempstead to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the hamlet of West Hempsteadin committee GUB 206-38AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 12202 (c), AMEND § 12205 (c), § 12206 AND ADD A NEW 12206.1 AND § 12207 (a) (5) TO ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 12, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO BUILDING A MORE DIVERSE AND SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE ON GUAM BY EXPANDING LICENSURE PATHWAYS FOR FOREIGN MEDICAL GRADUATES AND ESTABLISHING A LOCAL CONRAD 30 J-1 PHYSICIAN WAIVER PROGRAM.introduced MAHD 620An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabisintroduced ILSB 4188BEREAVEMENT CAREintroduced NYA 11107Increases the distance allowed between cannabis storefronts and premises for adult-use on-site consumption and school grounds and houses of worship; restricts their distance with a child day carein committee NYS 9924Relates to enforcement actions by the office of cannabis managementin committee MAHD 3784An Act to study the impacts of cannabisintroduced NYA 11122Requires applicants for a permit, registration, or license issued by the cannabis control board to report any relevant law enforcement interactions that occur during the application review processin committee NYS 10113Provides that a microbusiness licensee authorized to conduct retail sales may serve as a processor and cultivator for purposes of cannabis showcase event permitsin committee NYS 10018Relates to special provisions applying to applications for an adult-use retail dispensary license in a city having a population of one million people or morein committee TNSJR 1116Memorials, Professional Achievement - Todd Moore, 2025 National HealthCare Corporation Administrator of the Year -passed chamber AZHCR 2037marijuana; conviction exclusion; cultivationintroduced MAH 5397Study Orderpassed committee

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What does this tracker cover?

All bills mentioning cannabis, marijuana, hemp, CBD, THC, recreational or medical use, dispensaries, and related regulatory or taxation matters. Coverage spans all 50 US states, DC, and Congress.

Are state and federal bills tracked together?

Yes. The tracker shows every matching bill regardless of jurisdiction. State-level bills currently make up the majority of cannabis legislation activity, while federal bills (banking, descheduling, research) appear as introduced.

How are featured bills selected?

An automated weekly pipeline picks three high-signal bills with full text available, generates a plain-language summary plus practitioner-relevance analysis from the bill's actual text, and surfaces them at the top of the page.