Hawaii House Committees Advance Cannabis Legalization Bill HB 1246

6 February 2025

Hawaii took a significant step toward legalizing recreational cannabis as House Bill 1246 advanced through two House committees in a joint hearing on February 6, 2025. The bill, which would establish a single regulatory agency for medical cannabis, recreational marijuana, and hemp, aims to prioritize local businesses and public health while implementing a controlled, taxed cannabis market starting in 2026.

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