OUR BILLS 2025

HB 6377

AN ACT CONCERNING REFORM OF LAWS RELATED TO CANNABIS AND EQUITY.

To end the enforcement of nonviolent cannabis offenses, facilitate the release of individuals affected by outdated laws, create equity opportunities for communities impacted by cannabis prohibition and provide comprehensive education and training for law enforcement on cannabis-related matters.

Introduced by:

Rep. Michael “MJ” Shannon, 117th Dist.
Rep. Anne M. Hughes, 135th Dist.

HB 5429

AN ACT CONCERNING CAREGIVERS, QUALIFYING PATIENTS AND THE PALLIATIVE USE OF CANNABIS.

To, for purposes of the state’s palliative-use cannabis market, (1) define and redefine certain terms, (2) authorize qualifying patients and medical cannabis caregivers to engage in additional cultivation activities, (3) cap certain cannabis testing laboratory fees, (4) provide additional anti-discrimination protections to qualifying patients and caregivers, (5) modify the Department of Consumer Protection’s enforcement powers and the duration and terms of qualifying patient registration certificates, and (6) modify, and establish new, penalties.

Introduced by:

Rep. Michael “MJ” Shannon, 117th Dist.
Rep. Laurie Sweet, 91st Dist.