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SAFE Banking Act

8 Bipartisan US House Lawmakers Reintroduce SAFE Banking Act

The legislation would prohibit federal regulators from penalizing financial institutions simply because they choose to service the cannabis industry.

June 25, 2026

SAFE Banking Act

4 Bipartisan Senators File SAFE Banking Act for Cannabis Industry

The legislation, which previously passed seven times in the House, aims to provide a safe harbor to banks and credit unions wishing to serve the industry.

June 25, 2026

Full-Spectrum Wisdom

New Year, New Cannabis Banking Opportunities?

Banking reform remains stalled despite widespread state legalization. Could Trump’s executive order on rescheduling start to set change in motion?

January 28, 2026

SAFE Banking Act

32 Attorneys General Tell Congress to Pass SAFER Banking for Cannabis

The legal officers from 28 states, Washington, D.C., and three U.S. territories wrote a letter to congressional leaders urging industry reform.

August 27, 2025

SAFE Banking Act

Senate Debanking Hearing Won’t Include Cannabis Witnesses; Federal Reform Unlikely This Congress

After former Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sat on the SAFER Banking Act for 15 months, reform remains slim under a new Republican majority.

January 30, 2025

Banking Bill Cannabis Industry

Trump Signals Support for Federal Cannabis Rescheduling, Banking Reform

The GOP presidential candidate said he will focus on unlocking the ‘medical uses of marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug’ if elected in November.

September 9, 2024

Safety

Where All 100 US Senators Stand on SAFER Banking Act

At least 59 senators support or likely support the cannabis reform legislation as Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds keys to floor vote.

May 8, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Delaware Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Protect Financial Entities Serving Cannabis Industry

State Treasurer Colleen Davis endorsed the legislation, which aims to provide state-level protections for banks and credit unions.

March 27, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Schumer Says He’ll ‘Turn’ to Cannabis Banking Bill Soon

The U.S. Senate majority leader mentioned the SAFER Banking Act among a short list of legislative priorities this year.

March 7, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Which US Senators Have Signed Their Names to the SAFER Banking Act of 2023?

Since the revised cannabis banking bill was introduced in late September, 36 lawmakers have decided to sign the legislation. Here’s the (fluid) list.

February 29, 2024

Banking Bill Cannabis Industry

Congressional Research Service Says Lack of Banking Services Makes Cannabis Businesses ‘Target for Theft’

A new report lays out policy issues related to cannabis banking.

February 9, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

US Senator Asks 8 Banking CEOs If They Support SAFER Banking Act; 1 Raises Hand

The senator, who was the lone Democrat to oppose the legislation during a committee markup in September, pressed the top bankers on the cannabis issue.

December 7, 2023