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KS HCR5029

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ford Carr

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Section 22 to the Kansas Bill of Rights establishing a constitutional right to possess and use cannabis for medical purposes
  • Requires two-thirds approval from both the Kansas House and Senate to place the amendment on the ballot
  • Subjects the medical cannabis right to reasonable laws and regulations protecting public health, safety, and general welfare
  • Scheduled for voter approval or rejection at the November 2026 general election, unless a special election is called sooner
  • Sponsored by 13 House Representatives including Carr, Alcala, Carlin, Featherston, Martinez, Meyer, Mosley, Poskin, S. Ruiz, Schlingensiepen, Simmons, Stogsdill, and Wikle

Legislative Description

Proposing to amend the bill of rights of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section relating to the public right to possess and use cannabis for medical purposes.

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Federal and State Affairs2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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