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HB 199 KY
Introduced

AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis.

KY · session 2026RS · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 7, 2026

Latest action (Jan 14, 2026) to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

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.

Sponsors (7)

Action history (3)

  1. Jan 7, 2026 introduced in House · lower
  2. Jan 7, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
  3. Jan 14, 2026 to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) · lower
Subjects
CannabisConstitution, Ky.Corrections ImpactCounty ClerksDrugs And MedicinesGeneral AssemblyLicensingLocal MandateSecretary Of State

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