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HI SR141
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brenton Awa
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AI Summary
- Requests the Governor to pursue a Drug Enforcement Administration exemption from federal controlled substance regulations for Hawaii's registered medical cannabis patients
- Seeks DEA registration waivers under 21 U.S.C. section 822(d) for state-licensed dispensaries to legally produce and distribute medical cannabis intrastate
- Addresses conflict between Hawaii's medical cannabis program (established in 2000 under Act 228) and federal Schedule I classification that affects patients' employment, firearms registration, housing, and interisland transport
- Notes that state-licensed dispensaries currently cannot access regular banking services or deduct standard business expenses from federal taxes due to federal prohibition
- Follows up on House Concurrent Resolution 132 from 2021, which the Department of Health, Governor, and Attorney General have not acted upon
Legislative Description
Requesting The Governor To Obtain A Controlled Substance Exemption From The Drug Enforcement Administration For Registered Medical Cannabis Patients And Registration Waivers For State-licensed Dispensaries.
Exemption
Last Action
Offered.
3/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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