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Hawaii
Medical cannabis is legal in Hawaii with a valid patient card. Recreational use remains illegal.
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● LIVE STATUS
Updated 2 days ago · April 3, 2026
Legislative Pressure · 10 bills tracked
▲ 75% Pro-Access · 6 bills
2 bills · 13% Restrictive ▼
Strong legislative momentum toward expanded access.
Hawaii Bills Tracker
10 bills tracked
SB2408
▲ Pro-Access
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Relating To Compassionate Access To Medical Cannabis.
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🕐 The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. · Apr 1, 2026
🗳 Vote: FEB 27
SB2408 allows medical cannabis dispensaries to sell to out-of-state patients, expanding access for visitors and potentially increasing revenue for operators. View full bill text →
SB2418
▲ Pro-Access
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Relating To Controlled Substances.
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🕐 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Kahaloa, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: none; 3 Noes: Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Shimizu; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Hashem, Sayama. · Apr 1, 2026
🗳 Vote: FEB 20
SB2418 legalizes adult-use cannabis in Hawaii, impacting consumers, medical patients, and the public through new regulations and market opportunities. View full bill text →
SB2102
▲ Pro-Access
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Relating To Industrial Hemp.
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🕐 Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4). · Mar 30, 2026
🗳 Vote: FEB 26
SB2102 expands Hawaii's industrial hemp program, impacting farmers, processors, and consumers by clarifying regulations for hemp cultivation and product manufacturing. View full bill text →
SB3315
▲ Pro-Access
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Relating To Cannabis.
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🕐 Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 17 · Mar 12, 2026
🗳 Vote: MAR 5
SB3315 establishes a regulatory framework for adult-use cannabis in Hawaii, impacting consumers, medical patients, and potential operators by legalizing and controlling sales. View full bill text →
SB2178
▲ Pro-Access
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Relating To Industrial Hemp.
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🕐 Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 · Mar 12, 2026
🗳 Vote: MAR 4
SB2178 establishes a permanent industrial hemp program in Hawaii, providing regulatory clarity for cultivators and expanding access to hemp-derived products for consumers. View full bill text →
SB1064
▲ Pro-Access
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Relating To Medical Cannabis.
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🕐 Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. · Dec 8, 2025
🗳 Vote: FEB 12
SB1064, carried over to 2026, aimed to expand medical cannabis access and improve patient care in Hawaii by allowing advanced practice registered nurses to certify patients and increasing the plant count for caregivers. View full bill text →
SCR64
▼ Restrictive
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Requesting The United States Congress To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act, Provide Support To States That Are Clearing Defendants' Records Of Cannabis Offenses, And Facilitate Access To The Full Spectrum Of Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses.
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🕐 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. · Apr 2, 2026
SCR64 urges Congress to deschedule cannabis, support state record-clearing, and enable banking for cannabis businesses, impacting patients, consumers, and operators. View full bill text →
SR58
▼ Restrictive
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Requesting The United States Congress To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act, Provide Support To States That Are Clearing Defendants' Records Of Cannabis Offenses, And Facilitate Access To The Full Spectrum Of Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses.
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🕐 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. · Apr 2, 2026
SR58 urges Congress to deschedule cannabis, aid states in expunging records, and grant cannabis businesses full banking access, impacting patients, consumers, and operators. View full bill text →
SR141
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Requesting The Governor To Obtain A Controlled Substance Exemption From The Drug Enforcement Administration For Registered Medical Cannabis Patients And Registration Waivers For State-licensed Dispensaries.
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🕐 Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3404), with recommendation of referral to JDC. · Mar 31, 2026
SR141 requests the Governor to seek a DEA exemption for Hawaii's medical cannabis patients and dispensaries, potentially shielding them from federal prosecution. View full bill text →
SCR150
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Requesting The Governor To Obtain A Controlled Substance Exemption From The Drug Enforcement Administration For Registered Medical Cannabis Patients And Registration Waivers For State-licensed Dispensaries.
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🕐 Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3403), with recommendation of referral to JDC. · Mar 31, 2026
SCR150 requests the Governor to seek a DEA exemption for Hawaii's medical cannabis patients and dispensaries, potentially shielding them from federal prosecution. View full bill text →
Overview
Marijuana is legal for medical patients in Hawaii, but recreational use remains illegal. Hawaii was among the first states to legalize medical cannabis in 2000. The legislature has repeatedly considered recreational legalization, but as of 2026 only the medical program remains active.
What This Means for You
- ✓ Legal to purchase with a valid medical card
- ✗ Recreational purchase is not permitted
- ⓘ Possession limit: Rx only (4 oz / 15 days)
- ⓘ Home grow: 10 plants (patients)
Latest Hawaii Cannabis Developments
