HB 1446 (2026): providing that an individual's use of therapeutic cannabis shall not disqualify the individual from the purchase, ownership, or possession of a firearm.
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HB 1446 (2026)
providing that an individual's use of therapeutic cannabis shall not disqualify the individual from the purchase, ownership, or possession of a firearm.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
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 14, 2026, with 30 people signed in online: 22 in support and 8 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 23, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House adopted “Lay HB1446 on Table” on a division vote 318–8, on a motion by Rep. Heath Howard. On March 26, 2026 the House failed “Remove from Table” on a roll call 81–270, on a motion by Rep. Billie Butler. The bill died on the table when the session ended on August 19, 2026, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Tom Mannion (R - Hills 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Matt Drew (R - Hills 19)
- Rep. Henry Giasson (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Heath Howard (D - Straf 4)
- Rep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Tim Mannion (R - Hills 1)
- Rep. Yury Polozov (R - Merr 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2026, 12:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- February 5, 2026: floor debate, House
- March 26, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- February 5, 2026, House: Lay HB1446 on Table — yeas 318, nays 8, passed
- March 26, 2026, House: Remove From Table — yeas 81, nays 270, failed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 14, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 12:00 pm GP 159
- January 23, 2026: Executive Session: 01/23/2026 12:00 pm GP 159
- January 23, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/23/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Removed from Consent (Reps. H. Howard, Wheeler, Butler, Alexander Jr., Nagel, Roesener, Prout, Bailey, Ammon, Giasson) 02/05/2026
- February 5, 2026: Lay HB1446 on Table (Rep. H. Howard): MA DV 318-8 02/05/2026
- March 26, 2026: Remove from Table (Rep. Butler): MF RC 81-270 03/26/2026
- August 19, 2026: Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026