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HI SB2421
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joy San Buenaventura
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AI Summary
- Creates the Hawaii Cannabis Law establishing a legal safe harbor from state criminal prosecution for cannabis activities conducted in strict compliance with the new regulatory framework
- Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office as an independent regulatory body with authority over all cannabis plant activities, including medical cannabis, adult-use cannabis, and hemp
- Conditions legalization of adult-use cannabis sales and possession for persons 21 and older on either specific federal policy changes or voter approval of a state constitutional amendment
- Implements social equity provisions including grant programs for disproportionately impacted areas and measures to transition formerly illicit operators into the legal market
- Consolidates regulation of medical cannabis dispensaries, hemp cultivation, and hemp extract processing under the new office while transferring related personnel and assets from the departments of health and agriculture
Legislative Description
Relating To Cannabis.
Appropriations ($)
Last Action
The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce and Consumer Protection1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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