Concerning cannabis regulation.
HB 1884 requires Washington's Liquor and Cannabis Board to prioritize enforcement on youth access and preventing cannabis from entering illegal markets (inversion/diversion). It allows written warnings instead of fines for minor regulatory issues not affecting public safety, limits license cancellations to serious violations (like selling to minors or diverting products), and prohibits considering violations older than two years unless they involve those serious issues. The bill directly affects licensed cannabis businesses by shifting enforcement focus and modifying penalty structures. These changes aim to create regulatory certainty while reducing burdens for compliant businesses.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
Feb 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM.
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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