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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia amending article IV thereof by adding thereto a new section, designated section thirteen, relating to the possession, manufacture, and sale of cannabis by adults 21 years of age or older; expunging criminal records as it pertains to cannabis convictions; numbering and designating the proposed amendment; and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment.
AI Summary
This resolution proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution that would allow adults aged 21 and older to legally possess up to two ounces of cannabis or four cannabis plants for personal consumption, and it would also make prior convictions for possessing two ounces or less of cannabis eligible for dismissal or expungement (removal from criminal records) through a court petition. Furthermore, the resolution grants the state Legislature the authority to create laws governing the lawful manufacture and sale of cannabis within West Virginia. This proposed amendment, to be voted on by the public in the 2026 general election, is titled the "Cannabis Legalization Amendment."
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Judiciary (on 01/14/2026)
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