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A bill to reduce California's cannabis tax from 19% to 15% is expected to be signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. < Back California cannabis tax cut inches forward as state industry lags behind Sep 12, 2025 Chris Roberts MJbizDaily Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link A push to cut the California cannabis tax from 19% back to 15% by Oct. 1 is moving forward, and Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign it into law. California cannabis tax cut inches forward as state industry lags behind is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

Marijuana legalization was not included in Pennsylvania's final budget deal despite the governor's support. Several lawmakers believe there is a path forward for legalization in the 2026 session, seeing it as a necessary source of state revenue. While some Democratic lawmakers are disappointed by the Senate's lack of support, others are optimistic that legalization is a matter of "when" not "if." Separately, there is a bipartisan bill moving forward to create a Cannabis Control Board to oversee the medical program and prepare for adult-use. GOP opposition remains the primary hurdle, with one Republican candidate for governor expressing doubt about projected cannabis revenue. < Back There’s A Path Forward For Marijuana Legalization In Pennsylvania Even After Omission From Budget Deal, Lawmakers Say Nov 13, 2025 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Marijuana legalization did not make it into the Pennsylvania legislature’s final budget deal, despite the governor’s push for the reform. But several House and Senate lawmakers tell Marijuana Moment that they see a path forward to end criminalization in the fast-approaching 2026 session. While Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said in August that he wouldn’t “concede” on his plan to legalize adult-use cannabis through the budget amid GOP opposition, he ultimately accepted the plan that lawmakers advanced without marijuana policy components, signing the legislation on Wednesday. That didn’t come as a particular surprise to many legislators. Several past attempts to enact legalization through the budget process have failed, and the idea of adding the reform amid a months-long stalemate on broader economic policies was met with resistance—particularly in the GOP-controlled Senate. House Health Committee Chairman Dan Frankel (D) told Marijuana Moment on Thursday that it “would’ve been a welcome surprise to see recreational cannabis legalization pass as part of the budget, but we weren’t counting on it.” “So far, there’s no sign the Pennsylvania Senate has the votes to end prohibition—and there’s unfortunately no path forward without support from both GOP leadership and a majority of Senate members,” the chairman, who championed legalization legislation that passed the House earlier this year, said. Rep. Rick Krajewski (D), who joined Frankel in leading the push to advance cannabis reform, said that it’s while it’s “disappointing that the Senate was unable to come to an agreement on legalization for this budget, we continue to be eager to work on a bipartisan path to adult-use cannabis.” That could be achieved through the legislation he’s sponsored such as HB 1200, the House-passed bill that would have legalized marijuana for sale through state-run-stores, or an “alternative proposal sent forward by the Senate,” he told Marijuana Moment. “This year’s protracted budget fight, in the midst of a federal government shutting down and terminating some of our most vital services, has demonstrated the urgent need for sustainable new sources of state revenue,” Krajewski said. “We must act swiftly. I urge the Senate to come to the table and negotiate a solution.” Another lawmaker who’s helped lead the push for legalization in the Commonwealth, Rep. Emily Kinkead (D), told Marijuana Moment that she wasn’t especially surprised that legalization didn’t make it in the budget. That train seemed to leave the station months ago, she said, adding that those she’s worked with on the issue have been “pivoting to trying to target passage in 2026.” Unlike Frankel, who seemed sour on the prospects of the Senate getting on board with legalization under Republican control, Kinkead said she “actually may be a little bit more optimistic than I think a lot of other people are—but I think the reality is that most people have accepted that legalization is not an ‘if’ but a ‘when.'” “We’ve gotten this budget done now, and we’re basically going to go immediately into working on the next budget. But we need revenue. We need to increase our revenue, and nobody is terribly interested in trying to increase taxes, so we have to get creative and come up with other other ways of bringing in revenue,” she said. “Recreational marijuana is one. Regulating skill games is another one. We weren’t able to get those done in this budget, but I think that all of the pieces are there to be able to get it done for next year.” *— Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.* *Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —* Sen. Sharif Street (D), who has also sponsored adult-use legalization legislation, echoed that point, emphasizing public support for the reform. “I fully expect that cannabis legalization will be at the top of the discussion for next year,” he told Marijuana Moment. ”There’s an outcry from members. And there’s an outcry from the public to get it done.” The budget deal comes weeks after Pennsylvania senators approved a bipartisan bill that would create a new regulatory body to oversee the state’s existing medical cannabis program and intoxicating hemp products, while preparing to eventually handle the adult-use cannabis market as well. Sen. Dan Laughlin (R), who backs legalization and has joined Democratic members on reform legislation, sponsored that bill. He and his staff didn’t respond to a request for comment from Marijuana Moment on Thursday. Asked about Laughlin’s proposal to create a Cannabis Control Board, Kinkead said she supports the interim step as legislators work to reach consensus on adult-use legalization. “I think that having a specialized, independent regulating body makes a lot more sense” than having the state Department of Health fully oversee the state’s cannabis market, she said. “It’s an important step in the right direction. If we are able to even just do that right now, I think that makes the process of legalizing recreational a lot cleaner and faster.” “Pa budget crisis isn’t going away… Instead of raising taxes or cutting vital programs, lawmakers could choose a path that supports small businesses, creates family-sustaining jobs, and addresses public safety concerns through a regulated marketplace." https://t.co/DJz4o4fS6z — ResponsiblePA (@ResPaCannabis) November 12, 2025 The cannabis industry association Responsible PA said in a statement after the budget passed without legalization that “Pennsylvania’s budget crisis isn’t going away, as this deal simply kicks the can down the road when full cannabis regulation is a ready-made solution.” “Instead of raising taxes or cutting vital programs, lawmakers could choose a path that supports small businesses, creates family-sustaining jobs, and addresses public safety concerns through a regulated marketplace,” it said. “Our neighbors have done it successfully—Pennsylvania can too.” A top aide to Pennsylvania’s governor said in September that lawmakers should stop introducing new competing legalization bills and instead focus on building consensus on the issue—while emphasizing that any measure that advances needs to contain equity provisions if the governor is going to sign it into law. Laughlin, for his part, said in August that the House “needs to pass the language in my bill and send it to my committee” after which point he “can negotiate with the Senate and the governor.” The Democratic-controlled House, however, has already advanced a legalization proposal this session that called for a state-run sales model. That measure was quickly quashed in Laughlin’s Senate committee, however, with the GOP lawmaker and others insisting that a more traditional approach of licensing privates businesses would have a better shot. Laughlin separately said recently that supporters are “picking up votes” to enact the reform this session. Meanwhile, bipartisan Pennsylvania senators last month introduced a bill that would allow terminally ill patients to use of medical marijuana in hospitals. Separately, the leading Republican candidate in the race to become the next governor of Pennsylvania dodged a question about her stance on legalizing marijuana—saying she doesn’t have a “policy position” on the issue and arguing that the sitting governor’s proposal for reform “way, way overstated” potential revenue. The candidate, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity (R), pointed to neighboring Ohio, which launched its own adult-use cannabis market this year, saying “they generated about $115 million in revenue.” And while the populations of both states are relatively comparable, Shapiro’s budget projected $536.5 million in cannabis revenue in the first fiscal year of implementation. She did, however, say that if Pennsylvania moves forward on enacting the reform, she’ll “make sure that it’s banked appropriately.” Meanwhile, a Pennsylvania Democratic senator recently said that federal marijuana rescheduling would be “very influential” in advancing legalization in his state, giving “political cover” to GOP members on the fence about reform. Polls have shown bipartisan support for legalization among voters, but the reform has consistently stalled in the legislature, due largely to GOP opposition. But not all Republican members are against the policy change—and one recently said she felt her party should seize the “opportunity to snatch” the issue from Democrats. *Photo courtesy of Philip Steffan.* The post There’s A Path Forward For Marijuana Legalization In Pennsylvania Even After Omission From Budget Deal, Lawmakers Say appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... 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Fast Buds is offering a Black Friday promotion where customers can buy five award-winning seeds and get five additional seeds free. This deal is meant to help elevate the customer's next grow. < Back Take Black Friday to a whole new level with Fast Buds Nov 21, 2025 Leafly Staff Leafly Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Buy five award-winning seeds from the proven breeder, get five more free. Celebrate one of weed’s biggest days this year by teaming up with Fast Buds and elevating your next grow. This Black Friday, when you order five of their award-winning seeds, you can snag five more absolutely free. They have a huge selection of […] The post Take Black Friday to a whole new level with Fast Buds appeared first on Leafly. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

The social equity operator’s 32,000-square-foot facility in Hartford features seven flowering rooms, partnering with Cookies and Tyson 2.0. < Back The Goods THC Launches Connecticut Cannabis Cultivation Facility Jun 3, 2025 Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The social equity operator’s 32,000-square-foot facility in Hartford features seven flowering rooms, partnering with Cookies and Tyson 2.0. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

A study of over 47,000 dogs found that those receiving CBD supplements were typically older and had more health issues, and importantly, showed a significant decline in aggressive behaviors over time compared to non-CBD users. Researchers suggest CBD holds potential as a long-term therapy for canine behavioral issues, though further studies are needed regarding dosage and mechanism of effect. < Back CBD Can Help Aggressive Dogs Chill Out, New Study Shows Dec 1, 2025 Marijuana Moment Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link *“There are many similarities in how CBD can benefit dogs and humans medically.”* *By Deborah Pirchner, Frontiers* Cannabis derived products, including cannabidiol (CBD), have been becoming more popular for humans—and it might not be any different for dogs. Researchers now have used multi-year data reported by dog owners who did or did not feed their dogs CBD supplements and showed that dogs who received CBD had distinct demographics: they were older and more likely to have health issues. The findings also showed that over time, dogs who received CBD supplements showed less aggressive tendencies. This behavioral change may be an important therapeutic finding for both dog welfare and human safety, the team said. In humans, CBD is thought to have therapeutic effects for some conditions including chronic pain, nausea or inflammation. Now, dogs may be reaping some of the benefits, too, according to a new study. Researchers in the U.S. have used data from the Dog Aging Project to characterize demographics, health status and behavior of dogs that used CBD or hemp supplements. They published their results in Frontiers in Veterinary Science. “Behaviorally, dogs given CBD products for multiple years are initially more aggressive compared to dogs not receiving those products, but their aggression becomes less intense over time,” said senior author Dr Maxwell Leung, an assistant professor and the director of Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative at Arizona State University. “This long-term behavioral change highlights the potential of CBD as a therapy for canine behavioral issues,” added co-author Dr Julia Albright, an associate professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee. *Older, ailed, and male* The study is the largest to examine CBD use of companion animals in the U.S. to date. The data comes from the Dog Aging Project, a community science project where dog owners report on their pets’ diets, lifestyles, health and environment over multiple years. Data from 47,355 dogs was used. Between 2019 and 2023, owners completed annual surveys concerning health and life experiences of their pets. The owners also reported how often they gave their dogs CBD or hemp supplements. Frequent use meant a daily supplement, infrequent use meant a supplement given less often than once a day. If dogs had never been given CBD supplements, owners could report no use. The team found several links between dog demographics and CBD use. “In our sample, 7.3 percent of the companion dogs in the U.S. have been given CBD and hemp products,” said Leung. 2,759 of those dogs (5.8 percent) were frequently given supplements. These dogs were on average three years older than those who didn’t receive them. Some health conditions were especially associated with CBD use. The highest prevalence was found among dogs with dementia (18.2 percent), followed by dogs with osteoarthritis joint problems (12.5 percent), and those with cancer (10 percent). Dogs receiving the supplement were also more likely to live in states where medical cannabis is legalized for humans. This could indicate the influence of the bond between humans and their pets on owners’ decision making about CBD use. Male dogs were more likely to be given CBD supplements; a 9 percent increase compared to female dogs. Dogs’ physical activity level did not differ between those who received CBD and those who didn’t. *Docile dogs* The team also found that CBD use resulted in behavioral change. After prolonged use, dogs that received supplements were reported to have below-average aggression levels, compared to dogs with no CBD use, which could point to a direct effect. “Dogs with consistent CBD use showed a decline in the intensity of aggressive behaviors over time compared to a more steady trend among non-use dogs.” For other behaviors, including agitation or anxiety, no similar effect was observed. “Most canine aggression is related to underlying stress or anxiety—a fight or flight response that kicks in. It is unclear why only aggression but not other types of anxious or agitated behaviors seemed to be improved with CBD treatment,” Albright said. In the current study, the team did not look into the mechanism of behavioral changes, and further studies are needed to confirm the calming effects of CBD products, they said. The data used may also have been subjected to owners’ bias, and no information on dosage, formulations, administration routes, and product sources was collected. “At this point, we do not have a complete picture about the behavioral treatment plan,” Albright pointed out. For owners who might consider giving their dogs CBD supplements, choosing a reputable brand is critical, the team said. They should also be mindful of the dosage, as CBD products can have adverse effects, including gastrointestinal issues and diarrhea. The team said the study serves as a starting point to better understand how CBD products can help alleviate behavioral and health issues that affect aging populations, companion animals and humans alike. “There are many similarities in how CBD can benefit dogs and humans medically,” Leung concluded. *This story was first published by Frontiers.* The post CBD Can Help Aggressive Dogs Chill Out, New Study Shows appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... 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Smart & Safe Florida, the campaign seeking to put marijuana legalization on Florida's 2026 ballot, has sued state officials over the alleged improper invalidation of approximately 71,000 signatures from "inactive" voters and out-of-state petitioners, raising concerns that the move could jeopardize their ability to reach the 880,062 signature threshold by the looming February 1 deadline. The campaign is simultaneously facing a State Supreme Court review of the initiative's constitutionality, following the failure of a previous version in the 2024 election. < Back Florida Marijuana Campaign Sues State Over Invalidation Of 71,000 Signatures With Turn-In Deadline Weeks Away Dec 30, 2025 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link A Florida campaign seeking to put marijuana legalization on the state’s 2026 ballot has filed a new lawsuit against state officials, alleging that they improperly directed the invalidation of about 71,000 signatures as a turn-in deadline quickly approaches. Smart & Safe Florida has been fighting several legal battles this cycle to ensure that its initiative is able to qualify for ballot placement. The latest lawsuit, filed in the Leon County circuit court on Monday, claims Secretary of State Cord Byrd (R) directed county election officials to invalidate about 42,000 signatures from so-called “inactive” voters and roughly 29,000 signatures collected by out-of-state petitioners. This comes after another court upheld a previous decision to strike about 200,000 signatures that the state said were invalid because the petitions didn’t include the full text of the proposed initiative. The campaign contested the legal interpretation, but it declined to appeal the decision based on their confidence they’d collected enough signatures to make up the difference. Now, with a February 1 deadline to submit 880,062 valid signatures just about a month away, Smart & Safe Florida is signaling that the additional invalidations could jeopardize their chances of making the ballot. Currently, the state has validated 675,307 signatures. “Time is of the essence,” the new lawsuit says, according to The News Service of Florida. “The Florida secretary of state has issued two unlawful directives that, unless stopped, will invalidate the citizen initiative petitions signed by more than 70,000 registered voters.” With respect to the “inactive” voters, the term refers to those who are registered but for whom mail is marked as undeliverable, resulting in their addresses being considered unconfirmed. This group can become unregistered if they don’t vote in two consecutive general elections. “The absurd result of the secretary’s directive is that ‘inactive’ voters can vote for the proposed amendment but cannot have their petitions counted to place the proposed amendment on the ballot to vote for it,” the lawsuit says. The out-of-state petitioner issue, meanwhile, is about the enforcement of a law passed earlier this year barring non-Florida residents from collecting signatures. Amid legal challenges, a federal court issued an injunction blocking its enforcement for about two months before that injunction was stayed by another judge. Smart & Safe Florida is arguing that signatures collected during the injunction window should not be invalidated, as they were lawfully obtained while the law was not in effect. Meanwhile, earlier this month, Florida’s attorney general asked the state Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of the legalization initiative. The court accepted the request and set a schedule for state officials and the cannabis campaign to file briefs next month. The campaign said last month that it’d collected more than one million signatures to put the cannabis measure on the ballot, but it’s also challenged officials at the state Supreme Court level over delays the certification process, arguing that the review of the ballot content and summary should have moving forward months ago when it reached an initial signature threshold. The state then agreed to move forward with the processing. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) campaigned heavily against an earlier version of the legalization proposal, which received a majority of voters last year but not enough to meet the 60 percent threshold required to pass a constitutional amendment. Former Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) unsuccessfully contested the prior initiative in the courts. In March, meanwhile, two Democratic members of Congress representing Florida asked the federal government to investigate what they described as “potentially unlawful diversion” of millions in state Medicaid funds via a group with ties to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). The money was used to fight against a citizen ballot initiative, vehemently opposed by the governor, that would have legalized marijuana for adults. The lawmakers’ letter followed allegations that a $10 million donation from a state legal settlement was improperly made to the Hope Florida Foundation, which later sent the money to two political nonprofits, which in turn sent $8.5 million to a campaign opposing Amendment 3. The governor said in February that the newest marijuana legalization measure is in “big time trouble” with the state Supreme Court, predicting it will be blocked from going before voters next year. “There’s a lot of different perspectives on on marijuana,” DeSantis said. “It should not be in our Constitution. If you feel strongly about it, you have elections for the legislature. Go back candidates that you believe will be able to deliver what your vision is on that.” “But when you put these things in the Constitution—and I think, I mean, the way they wrote, there’s all kinds of things going on in here. I think it’s going to have big time trouble getting through the Florida Supreme Court,” he said. The latest initiative was filed with the secretary of state’s office just months after the initial version failed during the November 2024 election—despite an endorsement from President Donald Trump. Smart & Safe Florida is hoping the revised version will succeed in 2026. The campaign—which in the last election cycle received tens of millions of dollars from cannabis industry stakeholders, principally the multi-state operator Trulieve—incorporated certain changes into the new version that seem responsive to criticism opponents raised during the 2024 push. For example, it now specifically states that the “smoking and vaping of marijuana in any public place is prohibited.”Another section asserts that the legislature would need to approve rules dealing with the “regulation of the time, place, and manner of the public consumption of marijuana.” Last year, the governor accurately predicted that the 2024 cannabis measure from the campaign would survive a legal challenge from the state attorney general. It’s not entirely clear why he feels this version would face a different outcome. While there’s uncertainty around how the state’s highest court will navigate the measure, a poll released in February showed overwhelming bipartisan voter support for the reform—with 67 percent of Florida voters backing legalization, including 82 percent of Democrats, 66 percent of independents and 55 percent of Republicans. *— Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.* *Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —* In the background, a recent poll from a Trump-affiliated research firm found that nearly 9 in 10 Florida voters say they should have the right to decide to legalize marijuana in the state. Meanwhile, a pro-legalization GOP state lawmaker recently filed a bill to amend state law to codify that the public use of marijuana is prohibited. Rep. Alex Andrade (R), the sponsor, said earlier this year that embracing cannabis reform is a way for the Republican party to secure more votes from young people. Separately, Florida medical marijuana officials are actively revoking the registrations of patients and caregivers with drug-related criminal records. The policy is part of broad budget legislation signed into law earlier this year by DeSantis. The provisions in question direct the state Department of Health (DOH) to cancel registrations of medical marijuana patients and caregivers if they’re convicted of—or plead guilty or no contest to—criminal drug charges. *Photo courtesy of Mike Latimer.* The post Florida Marijuana Campaign Sues State Over Invalidation Of 71,000 Signatures With Turn-In Deadline Weeks Away appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... 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Bipartisan Pennsylvania lawmakers are circulating a memo seeking support for a forthcoming bill that would revise the state’s medical cannabis law to clarify employment rules and protections for patients. The bill aims to provide clarity for employers and employees regarding medical marijuana use in the workplace. The proposal would amend the existing medical cannabis law to define terminology, provide guidance for drug testing, detail circumstances requiring disclosure of medical marijuana use, and clarify rules around medical marijuana treatment. The bill will not alter the existing provision that prohibits employers from discriminating against a medical marijuana patient. < Back Bipartisan Pennsylvania Lawmakers Promote New Medical Marijuana Bill To Clarify Employment Laws For Patients Jun 12, 2025 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Bipartisan Pennsylvania lawmakers are circulating a memo seeking support for a forthcoming bill that would revise the state’s medical cannabis law to clarify employment rules and protections for patients. Amid heightened debates around enacting adult-use legalization in the Keystone State, Reps. Tim Twardzik (R) and Napoleon Nelson (D) sent out a cosponsorship memo to colleagues on Tuesday detailing their intent to introduce legislation they said will provide “much-needed clarity for both employers and employees regarding medical marijuana use in the workplace.” “While medical marijuana was legalized in Pennsylvania through Act 16 in 2016, it remains illegal under federal law, creating ongoing uncertainty for employers navigating workplace policies,” they said. “Federal guidelines for managing an employee’s use of legal prescription medications do not extend to medical marijuana, leaving employers without clear direction.” “Although Act 16 includes workplace-related provisions designed to protect employees in employment decisions, many employers continue to experience confusion in interpreting their obligations under the law,” they said, adding that their proposal will “directly address that ambiguity.” Under the proposal, the existing medical cannabis law would be amended to define terminology to “ensure consistency in interpretation,” provide guidance for “drug testing procedures applicable to employees and job applicants,” detail which circumstances “requiring disclosure of medical marijuana use for safety-sensitive positions” and clarify the rules around medical marijuana treatment as part of unemployment and workers’ compensation. “Importantly, this bill will *not* alter the existing provision in Act 16 that prohibits employers from firing, refusing to hire, or discriminating against an individual *solely* due to their status as a medical marijuana patient,” the memo says. “Instead, it aims to ensure fair and transparent workplace practices, benefiting both employers and employees alike.” The text of the legislation isn’t available yet, but it expected to reflect a Senate version filed last month by Sen. Patrick Stefano (R). The senator circulated a similar cosponsorship memo in January ahead of its introduction. The latest version is set to be introduced at a time of increased attention to broader cannabis reform in the state. The governor recently said he remains “hopeful” that lawmakers can deliver an adult-use marijuana legalization bill to his desk by a budget deadline at the end of this month—and he’s urged the GOP-controlled Senate to “put their ideas on the table” after the defeat of a House-passed cannabis reform measure in that chamber. “We’ve had really good, honest dialogue about it,” Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), who recently criticized the Senate for abruptly derailing the House marijuana legalization bill, said. Whether Pennsylvania legislators will advance legalization this session remains to be seen following the defeat of the House bill, which called for a novel system of state-run dispensaries. But two Democratic lawmakers—Sen. Sharif Street (D) and Rep. Rick Krajewski (D)—recently said they’re aiming to reach a compromise and pass reform legislation before the budget deadline. Also, last month Sen. Marty Flynn (D) announced his intent to file a new bill to legalize marijuana in the state, calling on colleagues to join him on the measure. While the House legislation Krajewski sponsored alongside Rep. Dan Frankel (D) was rejected in a Senate committee following its expedited passage through the House along party lines, Street said he’s “cautiously optimistic we’re going to be able to revive the bill and amend it and move forward with a work product that allows us to get a bill on the governor’s desk and realize revenue.” That said, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R), who has sponsored legalization legislation with Street, recently seemed to suggest that lawmakers should pump the brakes on the push to enact the policy change amid resistance to reform within his caucus and instead pass a bill to create a new regulatory body that can begin overseeing medical cannabis and hemp while preparing to eventually handle the adult-use market as well. “I remain committed to crafting a cannabis bill that can pass the Senate and be signed into law to benefit all Pennsylvanians,” Laughlin said. “That starts with honest dialogue from everyone involved, including House leadership and the governor, to develop a realistic approach–not political theater.” Following the Senate committee vote, lawmakers from both chambers who support legalization have been trading criticisms about each other’s roles in the stalled push to end prohibition. Krajewski, for example, recently wrote in a Marijuana Moment op-ed that Senate Republicans who killed his House-passed cannabis legalization bill are “stuck in their prohibitionist views of the past” and are “out of touch with the will of our Commonwealth.” Prior to that vote, Pennsylvania’s Republican attorney general said that while he doesn’t currently support the House-passed marijuana legalization bill, he’s open to changing his mind about the policy change after continuing to review the details. For what it’s worth, a recent poll found that Pennsylvania voters say they favor a model where cannabis is sold by licensed private businesses, rather than through a system of state-run stores. The governor has repeatedly called for adult-use marijuana legalization. However, he hasn’t endorsed the specific idea of having a state-controlled model. Rep. Abby Major (R)—who is sponsoring another forthcoming legalization bill that envisions a traditional private sales model alongside Rep. Emily Kinkead (D)—said during the House floor debate on HB 1200 that she stands opposed to the competing bill, emphasizing that she disagrees with the state-run stores proposal. While Democrats control the House and governor’s office, they will still need to reach a deal with the GOP-controlled Senate to effectuate change. And in addition to the conflicting perspectives among pro-legalization legislators, another potential barrier to reform is exactly that political dynamic. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R) said that while he sees a “path forward” for enacting regulations for separate gaming-related reform, “I’m not seeing consensus between the four caucuses and the governor collectively that [marijuana legalization] should be a priority.” Regardless of which direction Pennsylvania lawmakers do—or don’t—go on marijuana legalization this session, a survey released in April shows a majority of adults in the state support the reform—and opposition to the policy change has fallen by nearly 50 percent over the last decade. Kinkead has made the case in another recent interview that legalizing cannabis in Pennsylvania will help the state mitigate public health and safety concerns associated with the illicit market, including the fact that unregulated products can be laced with fentanyl. The lawmaker previously introduced a separate bipartisan marijuana legalization bill, alongside 15 other cosponsors, last September. It did not advance, however. Meanwhile, Laughlin recently called for the creation of a state “legacy” fund, using tax revenue from adult-use marijuana sales and gaming to make long-term investments in the Commonwealth’s economy. The senator argued that, beyond using any resulting tax revenue to fund day-to-day projects and public services, the state should earmark a portion of those tax dollars for a fund to “provide a sustainable source of prosperity that lasts for generations.” Another GOP Pennsylvania senator, Sen. Gene Yaw (R), is backing the push to legalize marijuana in the commonwealth, pointing out that, historically, prohibition “has not turned out well,” noting the country’s experience with alcohol criminalization. Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton (D) recently said that Democrats are ready to pass a marijuana legalization bill this session, but that the party “will need Republican support” to get the job done—adding that it will be a “heavy lift.” Polls have shown bipartisan support for legalization among voters, but the reform has consistently stalled in the legislature, owing in large part to GOP opposition. But not all Republican members are against the policy change—and one recently said she felt her party should seize the “opportunity to snatch” the issue from Democrats. Separately in March, the Pennsylvania House approved a bill sponsored by Frankel that’s meant to strengthen safety standards and oversight of the state’s medical marijuana program as lawmakers work to advance adult-use legalization. While Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis program was enacted nearly a decade ago, lawmakers say the measure, which now heads to the Senate, is necessary to improve testing compliance, product audits and lab inspections, among other aspects of the industry. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers recently introduced a bill that would allow farmers and other small agriculture operators to sell marijuana they cultivate to existing growers and and processors if the state moves to legalize adult-use cannabis. Separately, an independent Pennsylvania agency is projecting more tax dollars to be generated from adult-use marijuana sales compared to what the governor’s office has estimated, although it expects significantly less overall revenue from cannabis legalization due to differing views on licensing fees. Pennsylvania officials have also launched a new survey that invites legal marijuana businesses across the country to provide information about their operations to help the state better understand the cannabis industry as lawmakers consider enacting adult-use legalization this session. *— Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.* *Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —* Also, in a video interview released in March, the governor emphasized that the state is “losing out” to others that have already enacted adult-use legalization, while maintaining a policy that’s enriched the illicit market. “I think it’s an issue of freedom and liberty. I mean, if folks want to smoke, they should be able to do so in a safe and legal way,” he said. “We should shut down the black market—and, by the way, every state around us is doing it. Pennsylvanians are driving to those other states and paying taxes in those other states.” The state’s agriculture secretary separately told lawmakers that he’s fully confident that his department is in a “really good” position to oversee an adult-use marijuana program if lawmakers act. Meanwhile, in February, top Pennsylvania police and health officials told lawmakers they are prepared to implement marijuana legalization if the legislature moves forward with the reform—and that they stand ready to work together as the details of legislation to achieve it are crafted. 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