SB 650 (2026): relative to use of cannabis products for therapeutic purposes by alternative treatment centers.
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SB 650 (2026)
relative to use of cannabis products for therapeutic purposes by alternative treatment centers.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee voted 3–1 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 26, 2026 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bill Gannon.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Rochefort (R - SD1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Karen Ebel (D - Merr 7)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11)
- Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 27)
- Sen. Keith Murphy (R - SD16)
- Rep. Yury Polozov (R - Merr 10)
- Sen. Victoria Sullivan (R - SD18)
- Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2026, 1:50 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- March 26, 2026: floor debate, Senate
Votes
- March 26, 2026, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary
- February 10, 2026: Hearing: 02/10/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:50 pm; SC 5A
- March 26, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/26/2026, Vote 3-1
- March 26, 2026: Sen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/26/2026
- March 26, 2026: Pending Motion Interim Study; 03/26/2026