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KY HB199
KY HB199AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to guarantee the right of an individual 21 years of age or older to possess, use, buy, or sell 1 ounce or less of cannabis and to cultivate, harvest, and store up to 5 cannabis plants for personal use; grant the General Assembly control over the production, processing, and sale of cannabis and cannabis-derived products; designate the ballot question; direct the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment in a newspaper of general circulation; direct the Secretary of State to certify the proposed amendment to the county clerk of each county.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Kentucky Constitution to grant individuals 21 years of age or older the right to possess, use, buy, or sell up to one ounce of cannabis and to grow, harvest, and store up to five cannabis plants for their personal use, without facing criminal penalties. The bill also gives the state's General Assembly the authority to create laws that regulate and control the production, processing, and sale of cannabis and products derived from it. If approved by voters, this constitutional amendment would be put to a vote on the ballot, with the Secretary of State responsible for publishing the proposed amendment and certifying it to county clerks for inclusion on election ballots.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Nima Kulkarni (D)*,
Tina Bojanowski (D),
Al Gentry (D),
Daniel Grossberg (D),
Erika Hancock (D),
Joshua Watkins (D),
Lisa Willner (D),
Last Action
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb199.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb199/orig_bill.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb199/CI.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb199/LM.pdf |
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