Cannabis Bills to Watch in 2027 State Legislatures

Most state legislatures adjourned for 2026 months ago, so the cannabis news now comes from bills that carry over, deals that still need final votes, and the first filings for 2027 sessions. Texas lawmakers began filing on Nov. 9. This guide follows the ones we can source, and each state guide has the full list. For every state side by side, see the cannabis bill tracker.

Texas: First Filings for the 90th Legislature

Bill filing opened Nov. 9, 2026, and the session convenes Jan. 12, 2027. Reps. Joe Moody and John Bucy III filed near-identical Texas Regulation of Cannabis Act bills, HB 369 and HB 362, for adult use at 21 and older with up to 12 home-grown plants. HB 330 would expand the medical program to conditions that cause menstrual cramps. Read our report on the first Texas filings and the path to legalization.

States to Follow

Virginia

Vetoed Standalone retail bill: Vetoed by Gov. Spanberger in May 2026.
Proposed Budget-process retail deal: Announced June 16, 2026. Final passage not confirmed.
Enacted Medical cannabis in hospitals: Press reports say the governor signed it in 2026. Bill number not confirmed.

Virginia's July 1, 2027 retail date depends on the budget process. License applications are planned to open Feb. 1, 2027, and the fee schedule is still in draft. See the licensing section of the Virginia guide.

New Jersey

Enacted A5051: Hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages and medical cannabis restrictions. Last action May 29, 2026.
Carryover S 2564: Home grow: six plants for adults, ten for patients.
Carryover S 1758: Home grow for medical patients or caregivers.
Carryover S 3171: Makes buying from unlicensed sellers a crime.

New Jersey carries home grow and enforcement bills into 2027, and it has the most cannabis bills of any state.

Ohio

Enacted SB 56: Revises medical and adult-use law and moves intoxicating hemp into dispensaries. Effective Mar. 20, 2026.
Passed one chamber HB 611: Medical processor, cultivator and dispensary licenses. Passed its chamber June 11, 2026.

Ohio's Senate Bill 56 is law, but a referendum campaign launched the day it was signed. We could not confirm the outcome, so check the Ohio Secretary of State.

North Carolina

Pending H 413: Adult-use legalization.
Pending S 350: Adult-use and medical.
Pending S 1072: Constitutional amendment.
Disputed HB 328: Hemp THC cap and kratom rules. Passage reported by some sources, disputed by others.

North Carolina's medical and adult-use bills remain stalled. The hemp bill HB 328 is where activity has been, though sources conflict on its status.

Pennsylvania

Dead SB 120 / HB 20 / HB 1735: Adult-use legalization with licensed stores. Sources disagree on dead or stalled.
Dead HB 1200: State-run stores. Passed the House 102 to 101, voted down 7 to 3 in a Senate committee.
Dead SB 75 / HB 758: Possession of up to 30 grams as a summary offense.
Unclear SB 76: Patient home grow of up to five plants.

Pennsylvania's adult-use bills are dead or stalled depending on the source. One report says the legislature has until Nov. 30 to take up proposals.

Georgia

Enacted SB 220: Upgrades the low-THC program to a full medical program. Effective July 1, 2026.
Enacted SB 395: Low THC Oil Patient Registry disclosures. Effective July 1, 2026.
Dead HB 1248: Legalize possession and home grow.
Dead SB 558: Decriminalize up to 3 ounces.

Georgia's medical program expanded under Senate Bill 220, and the card fee rises Dec. 5. Legalization bills failed.

Florida

Dead SB 1398: Adult-use legalization with home cultivation.
Dead S 0776: Home grow for medical patients.
Dead H 1003 / S 1056: Open container penalties for cannabis and hemp.
Dead Smart & Safe Florida amendment: Adult-use ballot measure that missed the Feb. 1 signature deadline.

Florida's adult-use amendment did not qualify for 2026. One source says 2028 is the next realistic attempt.

Massachusetts

Dead Question 8 repeal initiative: Would have repealed adult-use sales and home cultivation in 2028. Rejected Nov. 3, 2026.

Massachusetts voters rejected the Question 8 repeal on Nov. 3, 2026, so adult-use sales and home growing continue.

Oklahoma

Enacted HB 3143: Extends the license moratorium end date to Aug. 1, 2028.
Enacted SB 1066: Physician education and OMMA registration for recommendations, per a legal summary.
Enacted HB 4454: Edibles capped at 10 mg per serving and 100 mg per package, per the Marijuana Policy Project.
Unclear HB 3144: Would limit grow licenses to 2,500. Passage not confirmed.

Oklahoma lawmakers extended the new license moratorium to Aug. 1, 2028 in HB 3143.

States With Little Pending

California, Illinois, Michigan and New York have adult-use markets already. Their 2026 bills were mostly about labels, testing, licensing and labor rules, and the state guides list each one.

How to Follow a Bill

Start with the state legislature's own bill page and use the tracker for context. Our Texas action center shows how to find and write your lawmakers, and the policy tracker links the primary sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Texas Legislature meet in 2027?

The 90th Legislature convenes Jan. 12, 2027. Bill filing opened Nov. 9, 2026.

Which Texas bills would legalize marijuana?

HB 369 and HB 362, both titled the Texas Regulation of Cannabis Act, would legalize adult use at 21 and older with up to 12 home-grown plants.

When does Virginia retail marijuana start?

A June 2026 deal plans sales from July 1, 2027, with license applications opening Feb. 1, 2027. We could not confirm final budget passage.

Is Florida voting on marijuana in 2026?

No. The adult-use amendment did not qualify, and one source says 2028 is the next realistic attempt.

Read the State Guides

Last verified November 13, 2026. Fees and rules change, and each state guide links its sources. Educational only, not medical or legal advice.