California

$5.1B

Annual Sales

8,200

Active Licenses

15%

Tax Rate

1 oz

Possession Limit

● LIVE STATUS Updated 9 days ago · May 12, 2026

Legislative Pressure · 21 bills tracked

▲ 36% Pro-Access · 5 bills 1 bills · 8% Restrictive ▼

Mixed signals — competing bills in play. No clear direction yet.

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AB2697 ▲ Pro-Access

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Cannabis: drive-throughs.

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🕐 Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. · May 11, 2026

🗳 Vote: MAY 11

AB2697 allows licensed cannabis retailers in California to operate drive-through windows, expanding access for consumers and potentially increasing operator revenue. View full bill text →

AB2532

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Cannabis: labels, packaging, and manufacturing.

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🕐 Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. · May 11, 2026

🗳 Vote: MAY 11

AB2532 revises cannabis labeling, packaging, and manufacturing requirements, impacting product information for consumers and compliance burdens for operators in California. View full bill text →

AB686 ▼ Restrictive

In Committee

Cannabis: appointees: prohibited activities.

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🕐 Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Laird. · Sep 4, 2025

🗳 Vote: JUN 30

This bill, now inactive, would have prevented individuals with financial ties to cannabis from serving on regulatory bodies, potentially limiting industry influence on future policy. View full bill text →

AB1027 ▲ Pro-Access

In Committee

Cannabis: testing: quality assurance.

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🕐 In committee: Held under submission. · Aug 29, 2025

🗳 Vote: AUG 18

This bill would allow cannabis products to be sold to consumers even if they fail some quality assurance tests, potentially exposing people to unsafe products. View full bill text →

SB6

In Committee

Controlled substances: xylazine.

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🕐 August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · Aug 29, 2025

🗳 Vote: JUL 1

SB6 adds xylazine to California's controlled substances list, impacting public health and drug policy by regulating its possession and distribution. View full bill text →

AB141 ▲ Pro-Access

In Committee

California Cannabis Tax Fund: Department of Cannabis Control: Board of State and Community Corrections grants.

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🕐 Re-referred to Com. on B. & F. R. · Jul 2, 2025

🗳 Vote: JUN 25

This bill could fund local programs, potentially increasing safe access points for consumers and patients while supporting cannabis businesses. View full bill text →

AB1496 ▲ Pro-Access

In Committee

Cannabis task force.

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🕐 In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. · Jun 9, 2025

🗳 Vote: MAY 1

This bill creates a state task force to study cannabis issues, potentially leading to future policy changes that could make it easier to access or operate in the market. View full bill text →

AB2506 ▲ Pro-Access

Introduced

Cannabis: tribal-state agreements.

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🕐 Read second time. Ordered to third reading. · May 7, 2026

AB2506 allows California tribal governments to issue cannabis licenses, creating a new regulatory pathway and economic opportunities for tribes. View full bill text →

AB1826

Introduced

Cannabis: recall, embargo, and destruction of cannabis and cannabis products.

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🕐 From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 22, 2026

AB1826 establishes procedures for recalling, embargoing, and destroying cannabis products in California, enhancing consumer safety and regulatory oversight. View full bill text →

AB2250

Introduced

Cannabis: cannabinoids.

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🕐 From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 21, 2026

AB2250 establishes a tax on cannabis products based on cannabinoid content, impacting consumer prices and operator costs in California. View full bill text →

AB2249

Introduced

Cannabis: labels, packaging, and manufacturing.

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🕐 Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 16, 2026

AB2249 requires cannabis products to include a unique identifier on labels, improving traceability and consumer safety in California. View full bill text →

AB2537

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Cannabis Enforcement Accountability and Public Health Prioritization Act of 2026.

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🕐 Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 16, 2026

AB2537 establishes a new state agency to regulate California's cannabis market, aiming to combat illicit operations and prioritize public health and safety. View full bill text →

AB1965

Introduced

Cannabis: testing: quality assurance.

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🕐 From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 19. Noes 0.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 7, 2026

AB1965 requires cannabis testing labs to implement quality assurance programs, improving product safety and consumer confidence in California. View full bill text →

AB1103

Passed

Controlled substances: research.

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🕐 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 571, Statutes of 2025. · Oct 10, 2025

Doctors can now study cannabis more easily, potentially leading to new treatments and better patient care. View full bill text →

SB378

Passed

Online marketplaces: illicit cannabis: reporting and liability.

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🕐 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 411, Statutes of 2025. · Oct 6, 2025

Online marketplaces like Amazon must now report illegal cannabis sales and can be held liable, making it harder to buy unregulated products. View full bill text →

AB8

Passed

Cannabis: cannabinoids: industrial hemp.

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🕐 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 248, Statutes of 2025. · Oct 2, 2025

This bill means more hemp-derived products, like delta-8 THC, will be regulated and available for purchase, but with stricter testing and labeling requirements. View full bill text →

AB564

Passed

Cannabis: excise tax: rate increase suspension: report.

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🕐 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 127, Statutes of 2025. · Sep 22, 2025

Consumers will pay less for cannabis as the state temporarily suspends a tax increase, making products more affordable. View full bill text →

SB141

Passed

California Cannabis Tax Fund: Department of Cannabis Control: Board of State and Community Corrections grants.

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🕐 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 18, Statutes of 2025. · Jun 27, 2025

More state grant money will fund local cannabis equity programs, helping small businesses and patients in underserved communities. View full bill text →

AB1209 ▲ Pro-Access

Failed

Workers’ compensation: cannabis industry.

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✗ Failed

🕐 From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. · Feb 2, 2026

This bill's failure means cannabis workers won't get easier access to workers' compensation for job-related injuries. View full bill text →

AB1397

Failed

Hemp: low-dose hemp drinks.

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✗ Failed

🕐 From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. · Feb 2, 2026

Californians won't see new low-dose hemp drinks in stores, limiting consumer choice for milder cannabis options. View full bill text →

AB1332 ▼ Restrictive

Vetoed

Medicinal cannabis: shipments.

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✗ Vetoed

🕐 Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file. · Jan 22, 2026

Patients could have received medical cannabis deliveries from licensed retailers statewide, regardless of local bans. View full bill text →

Overview

Marijuana is fully legal in California for adults 21+. California operates the largest legal cannabis market in the US, generating over $5B in annual sales. The state legalized medical cannabis in 1996 and recreational use in 2016.

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