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VT S0276

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca White

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities that have not voted on whether to permit cannabis establishments as of July 1, 2026 must place the question on the 2026 general election ballot
  • Voters will decide by Australian ballot whether licensed cannabis retailers shall be authorized to operate in their municipality
  • The ballot question asks: "Shall licensed cannabis retailers be authorized to operate in this municipality?"
  • Municipalities may rescind approval of cannabis retailers at a later date under existing provisions in section 863
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

An act relating to requiring municipalities to hold a vote concerning the operation of cannabis establishments

Last Action

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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