Relates to the location of retail adult-use dispensaries in proximity to schools and houses of worship; repealer
This bill changes rules for where cannabis dispensaries can be located near schools and houses of worship. It requires new dispensaries to be at least 500 feet from schools and 200 feet from houses of worship, measured in straight lines to the nearest entrance. The law clarifies that houses of worship remain "exclusively" religious even with incidental activities like bingo, health events, or community meetings. Existing dispensaries and approved applications under previous rules remain compliant without needing reevaluation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2026
Last action Feb 11, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
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Feb 10, 2026
Committee
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lower
Feb 8, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Stefani Zinerman
DDemocratic
Co
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
Co
Crystal Peoples-Stokes
DDemocratic
Co
George Alvarez
DDemocratic
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