Cannabis Legalization Amendment

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 3) proposes a constitutional amendment to allow adults 21 and older in West Virginia to possess up to two ounces of cannabis or four plants for personal use. It would also permit the state legislature to create regulations for cannabis sales and manufacturing, and require courts to dismiss or expunge prior convictions for possessing two ounces or less of cannabis. The amendment must be approved by voters in the 2026 general election to take effect. If passed, it would change West Virginia's legal framework for cannabis but does not immediately legalize it.