CT
Connecticut
Cannabis is legal for recreational and medical use in Connecticut. Adults 21+ can legally purchase and possess cannabis.
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● LIVE STATUS
Updated 14 days ago · May 7, 2026
Legislative Pressure · 2 bills tracked
▲ 50% Pro-Access · 1 bills
0 bills · 0% Restrictive ▼
Legislature is leaning toward expanded access, but not locked in.
Connecticut Bills Tracker
2 bills tracked
HB05109
Introduced
An Act Replacing The Cannabis Total Thc Tax With An Excise Tax.
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🕐 Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office · Apr 1, 2026
HB05109 replaces Connecticut's cannabis THC tax with an excise tax, potentially lowering consumer prices and altering operator tax burdens. View full bill text →
HB05350
▲ Pro-Access
Passed
An Act Concerning Cannabis, Hemp And Infused Beverage Regulation.
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🕐 Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor · May 6, 2026
HB05350 streamlines cannabis licensing, expands product types, and regulates hemp and infused beverages, impacting consumers, businesses, and public health in CT. View full bill text →
Overview
Marijuana is fully legal in Connecticut for adults 21+. Connecticut legalized recreational cannabis in 2021 via SB 1201, with adult-use sales launching in January 2023. The state prioritizes social equity in its licensing program.
What This Means for You
- ✓ You can legally buy cannabis at licensed dispensaries
- ✓ Must be 21 or older to purchase or possess
- ⓘ Possession limit: 1.5 oz
- ⓘ Home grow: 3 mature plants (age 21+)
