Increases the distance allowed between cannabis storefronts and premises for adult-use on-site consumption and school grounds and houses of worship; restricts their distance with a child day care
Summary
Increases the distance allowed between cannabis storefronts and premises for adult-use on-site consumption and school grounds and houses of worship; restricts their distance with a child day care.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action Jan 16, 2026
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Committee
1
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
DDemocratic
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