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South Carolina Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana, Ban State Enforcement of Some Federal Prohibition

A bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate would legalize medical marijuana in the state despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. The bill would also prohibit some state cooperation with the enforcement federal acts that criminalize the use of marijuana authorized in South Carolina.

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Oklahoma Bill Would Take the First Step Toward Legalizing “Magic Mushrooms” Despite Federal Prohibition

The legislation would amend existing state law by allowing research facilities and universities to conduct clinical trials for psilocybin with patients over the age of 21 suffering a variety of ailments. The trials would be to determine its safety and potential therapeutic benefits. The bill also provides an affirmative defense for both researchers and patients participating in the trials in the event of arrest or prosecution. Any facilities conducting the trials would have to submit their findings to the state by December 2026.

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Minnesota Bill Would Ban Police From Denying Firearms to Medical Marijuana Users

Under the proposed law, a person could not be denied the right to purchase, own, possess, or carry a firearm solely on the basis that the person is a qualifying patient in the state's medical marijuana program.

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Iowa Bill Would Legalize Marijuana, Ban Enforcement of Federal Prohibition

Significantly, SF73 would also restrict local and state law enforcement from enforcing federal law related to cannabis as well as providing any information or logistical support to any federal law enforcement authority.

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West Virginia Bills Would Expand Medical Marijuana Program Despite Federal Prohibition

The legislation would create a commercial incubator permit program. Language in the bill notes that the state medicinal cannabis program has "nullified" federal prohibition on medical marijuana.

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Maryland Bill Would Ban State from Denying Firearms to Medical Marijuana Users

Under the proposed law, a person could not be denied the right to purchase, possess, or carry a firearm solely on the basis that they are authorized to use medical cannabis. The bill includes specific provisions prohibiting access to the state's medical marijuana database "for the purpose of approving or disapproving an individual from purchasing, owning, possessing, or carrying a firearm."

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Virginia Bill Would Eliminate State Conformity with IRS Section 280E for Marijuana Businesses

A bill filed in the Virginia House eliminate the state’s conformity with Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 280E. The enactment of this provision would represent a small, but important state tax relief for marijuana businesses despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition.

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New Hampshire Bills Would Legalize Marijuana, Ban Enforcement of Federal Prohibition

A bill introduced in the New Hampshire House would legalize the adult use of marijuana, and ban the state from participating in the enforcement of federal prohibition on the same.

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Washington Bill Would Legalize Psilocybin Despite Federal Prohibition

The legislation would amend existing state law by allowing the use of psilocybin for adults over the age of 21. The bill would establish an advisory board for the purposes of a 2-year program development period, ultimately leading to the licensing and regulation of psilocybin manufacturing and sales.

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Connecticut Bill Would Legalize “Magic Mushrooms” Despite Federal Prohibition

The legislation would amend existing state law by allowing the use of psilocybin for medicinal and therapeutic purposes, including, but not limited to, the provision of physical, mental, or behavioral health care.

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