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Louisiana
Medical cannabis is legal in Louisiana with a valid patient card. Recreational use remains illegal.
Medical
● LIVE STATUS
Updated 34 days ago · June 11, 2026
Legislative Pressure · 1 bills tracked
▲ 100% Pro-Access · 1 bills
0 bills · 0% Restrictive ▼
Strong legislative momentum toward expanded access.
Louisiana Bills Tracker
1 bill tracked
SB270
▲ Pro-Access
Passed
Provides for access to medical marijuana for terminally ill patients in a healthcare facility. (8/1/26)
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🕐 Effective date 8/1/2026. · Jun 1, 2026
SB270 allows terminally ill patients in Louisiana healthcare facilities to access medical marijuana, expanding compassionate care options. View full bill text →
Overview
Marijuana is legal for medical patients in Louisiana, but recreational use remains illegal. Louisiana first authorized medical cannabis in 1991, but a functional dispensary program didn't launch until 2019. The program expanded significantly in 2021 to include smokable cannabis flower.
What This Means for You
- ✓ Legal to purchase with a valid medical card
- ✗ Recreational purchase is not permitted
- ⓘ Possession limit: Rx only
- ⓘ Home grow: Not permitted
