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Delaware
Cannabis is legal for recreational and medical use in Delaware. Adults 21+ can legally purchase and possess cannabis.
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Medical
● LIVE STATUS
Updated 4 days ago · April 1, 2026
Legislative Pressure · 6 bills tracked
▲ 86% Pro-Access · 4 bills
1 bills · 14% Restrictive ▼
Strong legislative momentum toward expanded access.
Delaware Bills Tracker
6 bills tracked
SB226
▲ Pro-Access
In Committee
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Marijuana.
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🕐 Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 3 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits · Mar 25, 2026
🗳 Vote: MAR 12
SB226 expands Delaware's medical marijuana program by allowing doctors to recommend cannabis for any condition they deem appropriate, broadening patient access. View full bill text →
HB271
▲ Pro-Access
In Committee
An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Marijuana Establishment Spacing Requirements.
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🕐 Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate · Mar 19, 2026
🗳 Vote: MAR 19
HB271 amends Delaware's cannabis law to reduce the required distance between marijuana establishments, potentially increasing access for consumers and market density for operators. View full bill text →
HB172
▲ Pro-Access
Passed
An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Marijuana Control Act.
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🕐 Signed by Governor · Jul 30, 2025
HB172 amends the Delaware Marijuana Control Act to allow medical cannabis patients to grow up to six plants at home, expanding patient access and autonomy. View full bill text →
HB110
▲ Pro-Access
Passed
An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Marijuana Control Act.
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🕐 Signed by Governor · Apr 24, 2025
HB110 establishes a regulated adult-use cannabis market in Delaware, allowing sales to consumers 21+ and creating a licensing framework for businesses. View full bill text →
HB33
▼ Restrictive
Passed
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Related To Controlled Substances In The City Of Newark.
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🕐 Signed by Governor · Apr 14, 2025
HB33 decriminalizes possession of under one ounce of cannabis within Newark city limits, aligning local law with statewide policy for consumers. View full bill text →
SB75
▼ Restrictive
Vetoed
An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Local Control Of Retail Marijuana Stores By Counties.
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✗ Vetoed
🕐 Veto Override Passed in the Senate. 14 YES 6 NO 1 NOT VOTING · Jan 28, 2026
SB75 allows Delaware counties to ban retail marijuana stores, impacting consumer access and operator locations despite the state's legalization. View full bill text →
Overview
Marijuana is fully legal in Delaware for adults 21+. Delaware legalized recreational cannabis in April 2023 when Governor John Carney allowed HB1 to become law without his signature. Adult-use retail sales launched in 2024.
What This Means for You
- ✓ You can legally buy cannabis at licensed dispensaries
- ✓ Must be 21 or older to purchase or possess
- ⓘ Possession limit: 1 oz
- ⓘ Home grow: 3 plants (adult-use, begins 2025)
