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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 15, 2022 | NJ | A 4151 | Amends Certain Restrictions on Cannabis Establishment Owners | Bill Passed - House (58 - 12) |
| Oct. 27, 2022 | NJ | A 3946 | Amends Tax Provisions Relating to Cannabis | Bill Passed - House (60 - 6) |
| July 26, 2022 | National | HR 8454 | Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act | Bill Passed - House (325 - 95) |
| June 29, 2022 | DE | HB 276 | Authorizes Medical Marijuana Patients to Possess Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 4) |
| June 7, 2022 | DE | HB 371 | Repeals Penalties for Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana | Veto Override Failed - House (20 - 20) |
| June 6, 2022 | NC | SB 711 | Authorizes Medical Marijuana Products for Specified Conditions | (36 - 7) |
| June 2, 2022 | LA | HB 629 | Prohibits Use of Marijuana Odor to Justify Warrantless Searches | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10) |
| June 1, 2022 | NC | SB 455 | Amends State Hemp Laws to Conform with Federal Law | Bill Passed - House (86 - 25) |
| June 1, 2022 | NY | S 8837 | Requires Coverage of Medical Marijuana by Certain Insurers | Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 9) |
| May 24, 2022 | RI | S 2430 | Authorizes Recreational Use of Cannabis/Marijuana | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 16) |
| May 24, 2022 | RI | H 7593 | Authorizes Recreational Use of Marijuana | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 5) |
| May 24, 2022 | LA | HB 988 | Prohibits Discrimination Against Employees Using Medical Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (26 - 8) |
| May 24, 2022 | RI | H 7593 | Authorizes Recreational Use of Marijuana | (55 - 16) |
| May 24, 2022 | RI | S 2430 | Authorizes Recreational Use of Cannabis/Marijuana | Bill Passed - Senate |
| May 24, 2022 | LA | HB 988 | Prohibits Discrimination Against Employees Using Medical Marijuana | Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 32) |
| May 20, 2022 | OK | HB 2179 | Expands Medical Marijuana Licensing and Fees | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 7) |
| May 19, 2022 | OK | HB 4287 | Expands Regulations on Sale of Medical Marijuana | Conference Report Adopted - House (68 - 15) |
| May 19, 2022 | OK | HB 3208 | Amends Various State Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 8) |
| May 19, 2022 | OK | HB 2179 | Expands Medical Marijuana Licensing and Fees | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 16) |
| May 19, 2022 | DE | SB 280 | Requires Medical Marijuana Centers and Safety Compliance Facilities to have a Labor Peace Agreement | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7) |
| May 19, 2022 | DE | HB 372 | Amends the Delaware Marijuana Control Act | Bill Failed - House (23 - 15) |
| May 18, 2022 | OK | HB 3208 | Amends Various State Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 17) |
| May 18, 2022 | MA | S 2823 | Amends Existing State Cannabis Laws | (153 - 2) |
| May 17, 2022 | OK | HB 3752 | Requires That Land Used to Grow Marijuana is Returned to Its Former State Before Sale | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 7) |
| May 12, 2022 | DE | HB 371 | Repeals Penalties for Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7) |