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HI HB1625
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Tarnas
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis Law creating a legal safe harbor from state criminal prosecution for cannabis activities that strictly comply with the new regulatory framework
- Creates the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office as an independent regulatory body with authority over all cannabis and hemp cultivation, processing, and sales statewide
- Legalizes adult-use cannabis for persons 21 and older, contingent upon either specific federal changes or voter approval of a state constitutional amendment
- Establishes cannabis taxes, licensing requirements, and a social equity grant program to provide economic opportunities to disproportionately impacted areas and assist formerly illicit operators in transitioning to the legal market
- Transfers personnel and assets from the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis and hemp to the new Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office
Legislative Description
Relating To Cannabis.
Appropriations ($)
Last Action
Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1
1/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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