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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
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; the expungement of 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 joint resolution proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution that would allow adults 21 years of age or older to legally possess up to two ounces of cannabis or four cannabis plants for personal consumption, and would permit the Legislature to create laws governing the manufacture and sale of cannabis. Additionally, it provides for the dismissal or expungement of prior convictions for possessing two ounces or less of cannabis, meaning those records could be cleared. This proposed amendment, to be voted on by the public in the next general election in 2026, is being referred to as "Amendment No. 1" and the "Cannabis Legalization Amendment."
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 02/05/2026)
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