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California Cannabis Legislation

21 bills tracked
13 active
8 resolved
Updated May 12, 2026
Active & Pending 13
AB2697
Cannabis: drive-throughs.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. · May 11, 2026
Vote scheduled May 11, 2026
In Committee

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

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AB2532
Cannabis: labels, packaging, and manufacturing.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. · May 11, 2026
Vote scheduled May 11, 2026
In Committee

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

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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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AB2506
Cannabis: tribal-state agreements.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading. · May 7, 2026
Introduced

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

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AB1826
Cannabis: recall, embargo, and destruction of cannabis and cannabis products.
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
Introduced

AB1826 establishes procedures for recalling, embargoing, and destroying cannabis products in California, enhancing consumer safety and regulatory oversight.

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AB2250
Cannabis: cannabinoids.
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
Introduced

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

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AB2249
Cannabis: labels, packaging, and manufacturing.
Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 16, 2026
Introduced

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

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AB2537
Cannabis Enforcement Accountability and Public Health Prioritization Act of 2026.
Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 16, 2026
Introduced

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

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AB1965
Cannabis: testing: quality assurance.
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
Introduced

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

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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 21
Active / pending 13
Resolved 8
Last updated May 12, 2026
Data updated monthly by our research team. For real-time tracking, check your state's official legislature website.
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