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PA HB1773
PA HB1773Providing for adult use cannabis; imposing certain gross receipts tax and excise tax; and making repeals.
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Introduced
08/04/2025
08/04/2025
In Committee
08/04/2025
08/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), entitled "An act relating to alcoholic liquors, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto; regulating and restricting the manufacture, purchase, sale, possession, consumption, importation, transportation, furnishing, holding in bond, holding in storage, traffic in and use of alcoholic liquors, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages and the persons engaged or employed therein; defining the powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board; providing for the establishment and operation of State liquor stores, for the payment of certain license fees to the respective municipalities and townships, for the abatement of certain nuisances and, in certain cases, for search and seizure without warrant; prescribing penalties and forfeitures; providing for local option, and repealing existing laws," providing for adult use cannabis; imposing certain gross receipts tax and excise tax; and making repeals.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for adult-use cannabis legalization in Pennsylvania, allowing individuals 21 and older to possess, use, and grow limited amounts of cannabis while creating a regulated system for cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and retail sales. The legislation creates a comprehensive regulatory structure overseen by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, which will be responsible for licensing cannabis establishments, setting regulations, and controlling cannabis sales. The bill imposes a 10% gross receipts tax on cannabis cultivation facilities and a 19% excise tax at the point of sale, with all revenues deposited into the General Fund. Key provisions include allowing individuals to possess up to six cannabis plants, establishing diversity goals for licensing to promote participation by underrepresented groups, and implementing a "cannabis clean slate" provision that automatically expunges prior cannabis-related criminal records. The bill also includes workplace protections, prohibiting employers from taking adverse action based solely on non-intoxicating cannabis presence in random drug tests, while still allowing employers to maintain cannabis-free workplace policies. The legislation aims to efficiently use law enforcement resources, generate public revenue, protect consumer safety, and provide a regulated alternative to the existing cannabis black market.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Dave Delloso (D)*,
Joe Ciresi (D),
Roni Green (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Last Action
Referred to Health (on 08/04/2025)
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