Hawaii House Committees Advance Cannabis Legalization Bill HB 1246
Hawaii House Committees Advance Cannabis Legalization Bill HB 1246
6 Feb, 2025 - Hawaii’s House committees have approved a bill to legalize recreational cannabis by 2026, creating a unified regulatory agency and implementing a 14% tax on sales. The bill includes protections for local businesses and public health measures. If passed, Hawaii will become the 25th state to legalize cannabis.
Legislators Debate Cannabis Legalization at 2025 Hawaii Cannabis Expo
1 Feb 2025 - The 2025 Hawaii Cannabis Expo highlights legislative debates on cannabis legalization and patient protections. Lawmakers consider expanding medical cannabis rights and legalizing adult-use cannabis while law enforcement raises concerns. Governor Josh Green extends caregiver protections, ensuring continued access for patients.
State Lawmakers Push to Protect Medical Marijuana Patients from Employment Bias
29 January 2025 – Hawaii’s House Labor Committee has unanimously approved House Bill 325, a measure designed to protect medical marijuana patients from workplace discrimination. The bill prevents employers from penalizing registered cannabis users based on their status or drug test results, provided they are not impaired on the job. However, safety-sensitive professions and federally regulated employers remain exempt.
Governor Green’s Order Protects Caregivers Amid Cannabis Law Lapse
30 Dec, 2024 - Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed an executive order protecting medical cannabis caregivers from enforcement penalties, addressing immediate patient needs as legislative protections expire, while urging lawmakers to revisit the issue in 2025.
Hawaii Introduces New Marijuana Policies to Improve Accessibility
The Governor has signed a bill, that seeks to make medical cannabis more accessible to residents, into law.