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Cannabis is legal for recreational and medical use in District of Columbia. Adults 21+ can legally purchase and possess cannabis.
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● LIVE STATUS
Updated 4 days ago · April 1, 2026
Legislative Pressure · 9 bills tracked
▲ 56% Pro-Access · 5 bills
0 bills · 0% Restrictive ▼
Legislature is leaning toward expanded access, but not locked in.
District of Columbia Bills Tracker
9 bills tracked
B26-0345
▲ Pro-Access
Passed
Medical Cannabis Conditional Licensure Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2025
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🕐 Law L26-0071, Effective from Dec 31, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 000604, Expires on Aug 13, 2026 · Jan 23, 2026
This law extends conditional medical cannabis licenses in DC, providing stability for operators and ensuring continued patient access to dispensaries. View full bill text →
B26-0300
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Streatery Program Endorsement Extension and Medical Cannabis Clarification Temporary Amendment of 2025
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🕐 Law L26-0058, Effective from Dec 11, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 013999, Expires on Jul 24, 2026 · Dec 19, 2025
This law extends the Streatery Program and clarifies medical cannabis regulations, impacting consumers and operators by providing regulatory stability and continued outdoor dining options. View full bill text →
PR26-0230
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Director of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration Frederick P. Moosally Confirmation Resolution of 2025
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🕐 Resolution R26-0220, Effective from Oct 21, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 011970 · Oct 31, 2025
This resolution confirms Frederick P. Moosally as Director of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration, impacting regulatory oversight for DC's cannabis market. View full bill text →
B26-0344
▲ Pro-Access
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Medical Cannabis Conditional Licensure Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2025
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🕐 Returned from Mayor · Oct 23, 2025
B26-0344 extends conditional medical cannabis licenses for cultivation centers and dispensaries in DC, providing operational stability for businesses and continued access for patients. View full bill text →
B26-0386
▲ Pro-Access
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Streatery Program Endorsement Extension and Medical Cannabis Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025
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🕐 Returned from Mayor · Oct 23, 2025
B26-0386 extends the streatery program and clarifies medical cannabis regulations, impacting consumers and operators by providing regulatory stability and expanded business opportunities. View full bill text →
PR26-0294
▲ Pro-Access
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Medical Cannabis Conditional Licensure Extension Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025
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🕐 Resolution R26-0218, Effective from Oct 07, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 011432 · Oct 17, 2025
PR26-0294 extends conditional medical cannabis licenses in DC, providing stability for operators and ensuring continued patient access to dispensaries. View full bill text →
PR26-0336
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Streatery Program Endorsement Extension and Medical Cannabis Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025
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🕐 Resolution R26-0197, Effective from Oct 07, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 011406 · Oct 17, 2025
This bill extends the Streatery Program and clarifies medical cannabis regulations, impacting consumers and operators by providing regulatory stability. View full bill text →
B26-0299
▲ Pro-Access
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Streatery Program Endorsement Extension and Medical Cannabis Clarification Emergency Amendment of 2025
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🕐 Act A26-0117 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 008173, Expires on Oct 19, 2025 · Jul 25, 2025
This bill extends the Streatery Program and clarifies medical cannabis regulations, impacting patient access and operator compliance in DC. View full bill text →
PR26-0256
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Streatery Program Endorsement Extension and Medical Cannabis Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025
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🕐 Resolution R26-0159, Effective from Jul 01, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 007719 · Jul 11, 2025
PR26-0256 extends the Streatery Program and clarifies medical cannabis regulations, impacting patients, consumers, and operators in DC. View full bill text →
Overview
Marijuana is fully legal in District of Columbia for adults 21+. DC voters approved Initiative 71 in 2014, legalizing possession and home cultivation. However, Congress has blocked DC from establishing a licensed recreational retail market, resulting in a quasi-legal 'gifting' economy alongside the regulated medical dispensary system.
What This Means for You
- ✓ You can legally buy cannabis at licensed dispensaries
- ✓ Must be 21 or older to purchase or possess
- ⓘ Possession limit: 2 oz
- ⓘ Home grow: 6 plants (3 mature)
