Tag: CBT > Legislation > Legislation and Regulation

Federal Cannabis Legalization

40 House Democrats Introduce Bill to Federally Legalize Cannabis

The MORE Act would deschedule and decriminalize cannabis, initiate expungements and support those disproportionately impacted by prohibition.

August 29, 2025

Texas

Texas Lieutenant Governor’s Prohibition Push Draws State Veterans’ Ire

The Grunt Style Foundation, which advocates for veteran mental health, believes that Texas veterans are fed up with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

August 29, 2025

Cannabis Rescheduling

9 US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Reject Cannabis Rescheduling

The group of GOP House representatives sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and copied the president.

August 29, 2025

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

Cannabis Rescheduling

US Congressman Files 1-to-3 Act to Reschedule Cannabis

Republican Rep. Greg Steube said he will reintroduce legislation to move cannabis to Schedule III on the heels of Trump’s public comments.

August 12, 2025

Top Stories

ICE Raids, Texas Hemp THC Ban, Federal Bills Lead CBT Top Stories in July

The raids at Glass House and Texas’ pursuit to prohibit intoxicating hemp products remain ongoing storylines, as US lawmakers try to block rescheduling.

July 31, 2025

Hemp

US Senate Pulls Hemp THC Ban Provision From Ag Spending Bill

The language to prohibit hemp products with THC was removed after Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., vowed to hold up the underlying legislation.

July 30, 2025

New York

New York Cannabis Regulators Messed Up Dispensary Location Guidance; 152 Stores Impacted

The Office of Cannabis Management notified retail licensees and applicants that its 2022 guidance for proximity from schools does not comply with state law.

July 29, 2025

Legislation and Regulation

US Lawmaker Who Lost Limbs in War Convinces House to Allow Veteran Access to Cannabis

The U.S. House voted to attach Rep. Brian Mast’s amendment—to allow Veterans Affairs to prescribe medical cannabis—to a military funding bill.

June 26, 2025

Legislation and Regulation

12 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2025

Cannabis Business Times is reading the nation’s legalization palm once again to predict which states will enact cannabis reform this year.

February 26, 2025

Legislation and Regulation

DOJ Will No Longer Defend Administrative Law Judges From Removal

The announcement could bolster MMJ International Holdings’ ongoing lawsuit against the DEA over a medical cannabis research application.

February 25, 2025

Cannabis Rescheduling

7 US House Republicans File Bill to Prevent 280E Tax Relief for Cannabis Businesses

The legislation, sponsored by Texas Rep. Jodey Arrington, is similar to a bill recently offered by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Pete Ricketts, R-Neb.

February 24, 2025