SB 3315 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Summary

Allows applicants or primary caregivers to make a one-time purchase of medical cannabis after the submission of the applicant's certification form while waiting for confirmation of registration from the Department of Health. Requires the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation to facilitate the temporary authorization. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 30, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB3315_SD1 → SB3315_SD2 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was updated from the first session (SD1) to the second session (SD2), changing the primary sponsor from Fredrick Akau to Margaret McGary and adjusting internal tracking numbers. The most significant policy change is the effective date, which was moved from immediate approval to March 22, 2075, likely a placeholder or clerical error given the current year is 2026. Minor text edits were made to improve readability and flow in the legislative findings.

Scope change

The bill's substantive scope regarding medical cannabis access remains unchanged, but the effective date was significantly altered to a future year.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the Act was changed from 'upon approval' to 'March 22, 2075', which appears to be a placeholder or error.

TECHNICAL

The bill number designation was updated from S.D. 1 to S.D. 2 to reflect the new legislative session.

The primary sponsor of the bill was changed from Fredrick Akau to Margaret McGary.

Minor wording adjustments were made to the legislative findings to improve sentence flow and clarity.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 17

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 400) in amended form (SD 2).

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

upper

Mar 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

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.

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-05-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.

upper

Feb 20, 2026

Committee

Reported from HHS/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2634) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

upper

Feb 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Lamosao ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.

upper

Feb 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.

upper

Feb 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 2, 2026

Committee

Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.

upper

Jan 30, 2026

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

4 primary · 1 co-sponsor