HB 4139 Oregon House · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to cannabis; prescribing an effective date.

Summary
] [ Defines "container" and "industrial hemp-derived cannabinoid product." Changes the definition of "adult use cannabis item." Imposes a retail sales tax on industrial hemp-derived cannabinoid products. Directs the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to immediately suspend a license to produce marijuana for specified reasons. Directs the commission to inspect a premises licensed by the commission without advance notice for specified reasons and to request that law enforcement accompany the commission to the premises. ] [ Requires the State Department of Agriculture to complete a criminal records check on an applicant for an industrial hemp handler license. Requires an applicant for an industrial hemp grower license to provide a land use compatibility statement and information related to land ownership to the department. Directs the department to inspect a premises licensed by the department without advance notice for specified reasons and to request that law enforcement accompany the department to the premises. ] Increases quarterly distributions to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for deposit into the Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program Fund from $750,000 to $3 million. Expands the definition of "debilitating medical condition" to include medical conditions that an attending provider determines might be mitigated by the medical use of marijuana. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026
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Introduced A-Engrossed · 5 edits
MODERATE
This bill significantly changes how Oregon distributes marijuana tax money and expands who can qualify for medical marijuana. The most important change is increasing funding for the Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program from $750,000 to $3 million per quarter, while reducing the amount going to the Liquor and Cannabis Commission. The bill also broadens the definition of 'debilitating medical condition' to include conditions that a doctor believes might be helped by marijuana, rather than requiring a specific list of qualifying conditions.
Scope change
The bill removes references to industrial hemp-derived cannabinoid products and adult use cannabis items from the main text, indicating the bill now focuses primarily on medical marijuana provisions rather than the broader cannabis regulatory framework.
FISCAL

Increased quarterly distribution to the Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program from $750,000 to $3 million, while reducing the amount going to the Marijuana Control and Regulation Fund from $875,000 to $750,000.

ELIGIBILITY

Expanded the definition of 'debilitating medical condition' to include any condition that an attending provider determines might be mitigated by medical marijuana use, rather than limiting it to specific listed conditions.

SCOPE

Removed provisions related to industrial hemp-derived cannabinoid products, including definitions, tax requirements, and inspection procedures for hemp products.

DEFINITION

Changed the statute reference from covering ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525 to only covering ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919, narrowing the scope to medical marijuana provisions.

REQUIREMENT

Removed requirements for criminal background checks on industrial hemp license applicants and land use compatibility statements for hemp growers.

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Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
5
Mar 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
Subsequent referral to Revenue rescinded by order of the Speaker.
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, subsequent referral to Revenue be rescinded, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade with subsequent referral to Revenue, then Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
3 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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