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International

Germany’s Federal Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

The legislation paves way for public possession and personal cultivation at cannabis clubs and at home starting this year.

February 23, 2024

New Hampshire

UPDATE: New Hampshire House Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Bill

The bipartisan legislation, which would limit a regulated marketplace to 15 dispensaries, is scheduled for floor consideration this week.

February 21, 2024

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

UPDATE: German Government to Vote on Cannabis Bill This Month; Law to Take Effect in April

The coalition government has reached an agreement on legislation to legalize cannabis for personal use. If passed, Germany will become the third European Union member state to legalize.

February 15, 2024

Tennessee

Tennessee Lawmakers Push for Nonbinding Cannabis Questions on 2024 Ballot

The legislation would allow voters to weigh in on three questions related to cannabis legalization this November.

February 9, 2024

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Governor Calls For Legalizing Cannabis in Budget

A competitive Gov. Josh Shapiro said it’s Pennsylvania’s turn to reform its cannabis policies after Ohio did so in the 2023 election.

February 6, 2024

Hawaii

Hawaii Lawmakers File 3 Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Proposals

A pair of companion bills in the House and Senate stem from Attorney General Anne Lopez’s legalization proposal, while separate measures aim to decriminalize cannabis possession and put the issue before voters.

February 6, 2024

Kentucky

Kentucky Lawmaker Introduces Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Proposal, House Bill 420

Rep. Rachel Roberts’ legislation would legalize cannabis possession and use for adults 21 and older, as well as create a roadmap for a commercial adult-use market.

February 2, 2024

Virginia

Virginia Senate Committee Approves Proposal to Create Commercial Adult-Use Cannabis Market

The Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services Subcommittee on Cannabis considered two competing measures and ultimately advanced Sen. Aaron Rouse’s Senate Bill 448 after merging it with Sen. Adam Ebbin’s Senate Bill 423. It then passed in committee.

January 26, 2024

West Virginia

West Virginia Lawmakers Contemplate Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

A bill to legalize cannabis production, sale and consumption was introduced Jan. 17 in the House of Delegates.

January 22, 2024

Virginia

Virginia Lawmakers Make Renewed Push to Launch Commercial Adult-Use Cannabis Market

Lawmakers in the House and Senate have introduced legislation that would pave the way for regulated adult-use sales nearly three years after former Gov. Ralph Northam signed a legalization bill.

January 16, 2024

International

German Government Pushes Cannabis Legalization Vote to 2024

The legalization bill, which the Bundestag was initially expected to vote on this month, won’t be considered until the new year.

December 12, 2023

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Commission Tasked With Studying State-Run Model for Cannabis Sales Completes Work, Offering No Recommendations

Meanwhile, Gov. Chris Sununu has said he would like a limit of 15 stores and a ban on lobbying and political contributions by cannabis licensees.

November 29, 2023