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California Cannabis Legislation

13 bills tracked
5 active
8 resolved
Updated Apr 1, 2026
Active & Pending 5
AB686
Cannabis: appointees: prohibited activities.
Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Laird. · Sep 4, 2025
Vote scheduled Jun 30, 2025
In Committee

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.

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AB1027
Cannabis: testing: quality assurance.
In committee: Held under submission. · Aug 29, 2025
Vote scheduled Aug 18, 2025
In Committee

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.

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SB6
Controlled substances: xylazine.
August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · Aug 29, 2025
Vote scheduled Jul 1, 2025
In Committee

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

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AB141
California Cannabis Tax Fund: Department of Cannabis Control: Board of State and Community Corrections grants.
Re-referred to Com. on B. & F. R. · Jul 2, 2025
Vote scheduled Jun 25, 2025
In Committee

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

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AB1496
Cannabis task force.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. · Jun 9, 2025
Vote scheduled May 1, 2025
In Committee

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.

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Recently Resolved 8
AB1103
Controlled substances: research.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 571, Statutes of 2025. · Oct 10, 2025
Passed

Doctors can now study cannabis more easily, potentially leading to new treatments and better patient care.

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SB378
Online marketplaces: illicit cannabis: reporting and liability.
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 411, Statutes of 2025. · Oct 6, 2025
Passed

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

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AB8
Cannabis: cannabinoids: industrial hemp.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 248, Statutes of 2025. · Oct 2, 2025
Passed

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.

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AB564
Cannabis: excise tax: rate increase suspension: report.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 127, Statutes of 2025. · Sep 22, 2025
Passed

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

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SB141
California Cannabis Tax Fund: Department of Cannabis Control: Board of State and Community Corrections grants.
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 18, Statutes of 2025. · Jun 27, 2025
Passed

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

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AB1209
Workers’ compensation: cannabis industry.
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. · Feb 2, 2026
Failed

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

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AB1397
Hemp: low-dose hemp drinks.
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. · Feb 2, 2026
Failed

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

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AB1332
Medicinal cannabis: shipments.
Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file. · Jan 22, 2026
Vetoed

Patients could have received medical cannabis deliveries from licensed retailers statewide, regardless of local bans.

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At a Glance
Total bills 13
Active / pending 5
Resolved 8
Last updated Apr 1, 2026
Data updated monthly by our research team. For real-time tracking, check your state's official legislature website.
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