HI HB519Introducedas of 2025-01-21
Proposing An Amendment To Article Ix Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii Relating To Recreational Cannabis.
Plain-English summary
What happened: A proposed Hawaii constitutional amendment to legalize recreational cannabis has been carried over to the 2026 Regular Session without advancing further in the current session.
Why it matters: A constitutional amendment legalizing recreational cannabis would open an entirely new commercial market in Hawaii, fundamentally changing the landscape for cultivators, retailers, and labs currently operating only within the medical framework.
Affects: retailers and cultivators and labs and patients
LATEST ACTION: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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