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HI HB1624
HI HB1624Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Legalize The Adult Use Of Cannabis.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize individuals aged twenty-one and older to use and possess a personal-use amount of cannabis. Requires the Legislature to enact laws governing the use, manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, regulation, and taxation of cannabis within the State.
AI Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to legalize the adult use of cannabis, meaning individuals aged twenty-one and older would be permitted to use and possess a personal-use amount of cannabis starting July 1, 2027. It also mandates that the State Legislature create laws to govern all aspects of cannabis, including its use, manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, regulation, and taxation, thereby establishing a legal framework for the cannabis industry within Hawaii.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Last Action
Referred to JHA/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 (on 01/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1624&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1624_.HTM |
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