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Nebraska

Medical cannabis is legal in Nebraska with a valid patient card. Recreational use remains illegal.

Medical
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Annual Sales
N/A
Active Licenses
N/A
Tax Rate
Rx only (pending program launch)
Possession Limit
● LIVE STATUS Updated 14 days ago  ·  May 7, 2026
Legislative Pressure Β· 18 bills tracked
β–² 33% Pro-Access Β· 3 bills 2 bills Β· 33% Restrictive β–Ό
Mixed signals β€” competing bills in play. No clear direction yet.
Legislative Tracker

Nebraska Bills Tracker

18 bills tracked
LB316 β–Ό Restrictive
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Prohibit conduct relating to hemp other than cannabidiol products and change provisions of the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act and the Uniform Controlled Substances Act
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πŸ• Title printed. Carryover bill Β· Jan 7, 2026
πŸ—³ Vote: MAY 27
LB316 restricts hemp products to CBD only, impacting consumer access, industry innovation, and public understanding of cannabis in Nebraska. View full bill text β†’
LB795
Passed
Designate bromazolam as a controlled substance under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, correct the spelling of certain controlled substances, and enhance penalties for certain controlled substance offenses involving fentanyl
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πŸ• Provisions/portions of LB817 amended into LB795 by AM2092 Β· Apr 17, 2026
LB795 designates bromazolam as a controlled substance, corrects spelling of others, and enhances penalties for fentanyl offenses in Nebraska, impacting public safety and drug enforcement. View full bill text β†’
LB1235 β–² Pro-Access
Passed
Change provisions of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act
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πŸ• Provisions/portions of LB1128 amended into LB1235 by AM2178 Β· Apr 17, 2026
LB1235 amends Nebraska's Liquor Control Act and Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, impacting how cannabis is regulated and distributed, which affects patient access and the legal framework for operators. View full bill text β†’
LB877 β–² Pro-Access
Passed
Designate certain substances as controlled substances under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act
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πŸ• Approved by Governor on March 3, 2026 Β· Mar 3, 2026
LB877 adds specific substances to Nebraska's controlled substances list, impacting future cannabis-related product development and access for consumers and patients. View full bill text β†’
LB230 β–Ό Restrictive
Passed
Adopt the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, regulate nitrous oxide, and change the Uniform Controlled Substances Act
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πŸ• Provisions/portions of LB475 amended into LB230 by AM577 Β· Jun 6, 2025
LB230 regulates kratom sales, restricts nitrous oxide access, and amends Nebraska's controlled substances act, impacting consumers and public health. View full bill text β†’
LB530
Passed
Change provisions relating to motor vehicle homicide, motor vehicle homicide of an unborn child, tampering with an electronic monitoring device, controlled substances violations, adult and juvenile probation, detention of juveniles, motorists passing stopped vehicles or vulnerable road users, and speed limits
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πŸ• Provisions/portions of LB684 amended into LB530 by AM1218 Β· Jun 6, 2025
LB530 increases penalties for controlled substance violations, impacting consumers and the public through stricter enforcement. View full bill text β†’
LB1
Passed
Eliminate an incorrect reference in provisions of the medical cannabis initiative petition language adopted by the voters
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πŸ• Approved by Governor on February 25, 2025 Β· Feb 26, 2025
LB1 corrects a clerical error in Nebraska's voter-approved medical cannabis initiative, ensuring the law accurately reflects the original intent for patients. View full bill text β†’
LB72 β–² Pro-Access
Passed
Change provisions relating to controlled substances schedules under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act
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πŸ• Approved by Governor on February 25, 2025 Β· Feb 26, 2025
LB72 reschedules certain controlled substances in Nebraska, impacting patient access to specific medications and potentially future cannabis-related policy discussions. View full bill text β†’
LB933
Failed
Provide immunity for health care practitioners under the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act
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πŸ• Indefinitely postponed Β· Apr 17, 2026
LB933 grants healthcare practitioners immunity from prosecution under the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act, protecting providers who recommend cannabis to patients. View full bill text β†’
LB651 β–² Pro-Access
Failed
Change provisions of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act and provide for regulation of medical cannabis
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βœ— Failed
πŸ• Indefinitely postponed Β· Apr 17, 2026
LB651 sought to establish a comprehensive medical cannabis program in Nebraska, impacting patient access, product safety, and the legal framework for operators. View full bill text β†’
LB705 β–² Pro-Access
Failed
Change provisions of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, provide for regulation of medical cannabis, and adopt the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Justice Act and the Cannabis Conviction Clean Slate Act
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βœ— Failed
πŸ• Indefinitely postponed Β· Apr 17, 2026
LB705 would have established a medical cannabis program in Nebraska, regulating its production and sale, and created a process to expunge past cannabis convictions. View full bill text β†’
LB431 β–Ό Restrictive
Failed
Prohibit kratom as a controlled substance
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βœ— Failed
πŸ• Indefinitely postponed Β· Apr 17, 2026
LB431 would have prohibited kratom as a controlled substance, impacting consumers' access to the substance in Nebraska. View full bill text β†’
LB16 β–² Pro-Access
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Adopt the Nebraska Consumable Hemp Control Act
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βœ— Failed
πŸ• Indefinitely postponed Β· Apr 17, 2026
LB16 would have regulated consumable hemp products in Nebraska, impacting consumer access and safety, and the legal clarity for hemp operators. View full bill text β†’
LB483 β–Ό Restrictive
Failed
Limit permissible forms of medical cannabis to pills or liquid tinctures and clarify provisions relating to medical cannabis
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βœ— Failed
πŸ• Indefinitely postponed Β· Apr 17, 2026
LB483 limited medical cannabis to pills or liquid tinctures, restricting patient access to other forms and impacting licensed operators. View full bill text β†’
LB934
Failed
Provide for the election of members of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission
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βœ— Failed
πŸ• Indefinitely postponed Β· Apr 17, 2026
LB934 established an elected Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission to oversee medical cannabis, impacting patients and the public by defining regulatory accountability. View full bill text β†’
LB817
Failed
Enhance penalties for certain controlled substance offenses involving fentanyl
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βœ— Failed
πŸ• Provisions/portions of LB817 amended into LB795 by AM2092 Β· Apr 17, 2026
LB817, by increasing penalties for fentanyl offenses, would have impacted public safety and potentially drug users in Nebraska, but its provisions were moved to LB795. View full bill text β†’
LB475 β–² Pro-Access
Failed
Classify tianeptine as a controlled substance
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βœ— Failed
πŸ• Provisions/portions of LB475 amended into LB230 by AM577 Β· Jun 6, 2025
LB475 classified tianeptine as a controlled substance, impacting consumer access and public health in Nebraska. View full bill text β†’
LB6
Failed
Provide for a penalty enhancement for a controlled substances violation resulting in serious bodily injury or death
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πŸ• Provisions/portions of LB6 amended into LB530 by AM1219 Β· Jun 6, 2025
LB6 adds penalty enhancements for controlled substance violations causing serious injury or death, impacting public safety and the legal consequences for drug-related harm. View full bill text β†’
Overview

Marijuana is legal for medical patients in Nebraska, but recreational use remains illegal. Nebraska voters approved Initiative 437 (medical cannabis) in November 2024, making it legal for the legislature to establish a medical cannabis program. The regulatory framework and licensing are still being developed.

What This Means for You
  • Legal to purchase with a valid medical card
  • Recreational purchase is not permitted
  • Possession limit: Rx only (pending program launch)
  • Home grow: Not permitted

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