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KY SB168
KY SB168AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis.
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2026
04/15/2026
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 without criminal penalty, and to cultivate, harvest, and store up to five cannabis plants for personal use, also without criminal penalty. The bill also empowers the General Assembly, Kentucky's state legislature, to create laws that regulate and control the production, processing, and sale of cannabis and products derived from it. If approved, this constitutional amendment would be presented to voters on a ballot with a specific question for their ratification or rejection, and the Secretary of State would be responsible for publishing the proposed amendment and certifying it to county clerks for inclusion on ballots.
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S) (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb168.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb168/orig_bill.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/sb168/CI.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/sb168/LM.pdf |
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