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Louisiana House of Representatives Passes Cannabis Expungement Bill

The Louisiana House of Representatives recently passed a bill to improve the state’s expungement program for cannabis possession convictions. Rep. Delisha Boyd sponsored the bill, which passed by a vote…

Colorado Governor Signs Psychedelics Bill

On May 23, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law a bill establishing a regulatory framework for psychedelics. SB23-290The bill, also known as the Regulation and Legalization of Natural Medicines,…

New York Approves Bill Legalizing Overdose Prevention Center

New York State Senate Committee passed the bill Authorize the establishment of state-licensed overdose prevention centers (OPCs, also known as supervised consumption points or safer consumption spaces). A safer space…

Pennsylvania House Members Introduce Bill To Protect Medical Cannabis Users From DUIs

If passed in Pennsylvania, medical marijuana patients would no longer be at risk of being prosecuted for DUI just because a drug test showed THC in their bodies. of Pittsburgh…

Tennessee Governor Signs Bill to Regulate Delta-8 THC

Medical and adult-use cannabis is still illegal in Tennessee, but it’s very easy to find hemp-derived delta-8 THC products marketed as psychotropics, such as Vape Cart and Dove. However, the…

Supreme Court Review for Florida Rec Cannabis Bill Set in Motion, AG to Challenge

It is sponsored by the political committee Smart & Safe Florida. “Personal Use of Marijuana by Adults” Proposalfar exceeded the 222,881 petition signatures required to initiate a compulsory Supreme Court…

Washington Governor Signs Bill to Protect Employees from Drug Testing for THC

Washington state will soon take steps to protect employees from pre-employment drug testing for cannabis in a variety of settings. Governor Jay Inslee signed it on May 9. Senate Bill…

New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Extending Tax Deductions to Cannabis Companies

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law this week giving licensed cannabis businesses a standard business tax credit, aimed at making the state’s regulated marijuana industry more viable. The…

Colombia Chamber of Representatives Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill

On May 8, the Colombian House of Representatives passed a cannabis legalization bill. In the sixth of eight deliberations, the bill passed by a majority of 98-57.Legislative act in Colombia…

Washington Governor Signs Bill Expanding Social Equity Licenses

Washington plans to add dozens of cannabis retailers to its existing adult market over the next decade after the governor signed the bill into law on Monday. The bill, signed…

Montana Lawmakers Approve Cannabis Tax Bill

On Monday, lawmakers in Montana passed a bill to allocate tax revenues to recreational marijuana and sent the bill to the desk of Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte for consideration. law,…

Minnesota Omnibus Health Bill Includes Provisions for Psychedelic Task Force

The Minnesota House of Representatives passed the Comprehensive Health Care Financing Bill on April 26, 69-58. invoice, SF-2995includes provisions to create a Psychedelic Medicine Task Force to actively prepare for…

GOP Senators Kill Veterans Cannabis Research Bill

Republicans in the U.S. Senate voted this week to block a bill directing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to research cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain and post-traumatic…

Minnesota House Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill this week that would legalize cannabis for adult use and establish a regulatory system for the production and sale of recreational marijuana.…

Connecticut Bill Would Allow State Tax Deductions for Cannabis Businesses

A bill pending in the Connecticut legislature would allow companies in the state’s nascent cannabis industry to receive tax credits commonly enjoyed by companies in other industries. If passed, the…

House Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Cannabis Expungement Bill

Members of both houses of Congress this week reintroduced bipartisan legislation to help states enact policies to expunge convictions for past cannabis crimes. The bill was introduced Wednesday by Republican…

Colorado Lawmakers Introduce Delta-8 THC Regulation Bill

Two Colorado lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation regulating intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids, including the increasingly popular compound Delta 8 THC. The bill, Senate Bill 271, was introduced earlier this month by…

House Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Cannabis Business Tax Relief Bill

Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives this week that would allow regulated cannabis businesses to receive tax credits commonly enjoyed by companies in other…

Washington State Psilocybin Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk

of Washington Senate Bill 5263 It was introduced on January 11th and passed by the House of Representatives on March 9th. April 14thPreviously, there were concerns that the House and…

Illinois House Considers Bill Banning Vehicle Searches Based On Weed Odor

An Illinois lawmaker is considering a bill that would ban police from searching vehicles based solely on the smell of cannabis. The bill, Senate Bill 125, was assigned to two…