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Medical cannabis is legal in Alabama with a valid patient card. Recreational use remains illegal.
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● LIVE STATUS
Updated 4 days ago · April 1, 2026
Legislative Pressure · 1 bills tracked
▲ 0% Pro-Access · 0 bills
1 bills · 100% Restrictive ▼
Legislature is actively pushing to restrict access.
Alabama Bills Tracker
1 bill tracked
HB72
▼ Restrictive
In Committee
Crimes & offenses; smoking or vaping marijuana in motor vehicle when child is present prohibited, criminal penalties provided, notification of Department of Human Resources required, mandatory reporting if child smells of marijuana required
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🕐 Pending Senate Judiciary · Jan 29, 2026
🗳 Vote: JAN 29
HB72 prohibits smoking or vaping marijuana in a motor vehicle with a child present, imposing criminal penalties and requiring DHR notification and mandatory reporting if a child smells of marijuana, impacting consumers and families in Alabama. View full bill text →
Overview
Marijuana is legal for medical patients in Alabama, but recreational use remains illegal. Alabama launched its medical cannabis program under the Darren Wesley 'Ato' Hall Compassion Act (2021), with dispensary sales beginning in late 2024. The program is tightly regulated with a limited number of licenses.
What This Means for You
- ✓ Legal to purchase with a valid medical card
- ✗ Recreational purchase is not permitted
- ⓘ Possession limit: Rx only
- ⓘ Home grow: Not permitted
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