HB 1235-FN (2026): legalizing certain quantities of cannabis.
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HB 1235-FN (2026)
legalizing certain quantities of cannabis.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2026, with 32 people signed in online: 23 in support and 9 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 8–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jared Sullivan (D - Graf 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Heath Howard (D - Straf 4)
- Rep. Tom Mannion (R - Hills 1)
- Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 27)
- Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 14)
- Rep. Alice Wade (D - Straf 15)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2026, 12:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- February 13, 2026, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 29, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/29/2026 12:00 pm GP 159
- February 13, 2026: Executive Session: 02/13/2026 12:00 pm GP 159
- February 13, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 8-5; RC)
- February 24, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 198-FN (2025): relative to legalizing certain quantities of cannabis and establishing penalties for the smoking or vaping of cannabis in public.