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LA HCR111Introducedas of 2026-05-12

Creates the Louisiana Recreational Cannabis Policy Task Force

Plain-English summary

What happened: This Louisiana bill would create a Recreational Cannabis Policy Task Force to study adult-use legalization, but has been involuntarily deferred in committee.

Why it matters: The deferral stalls any progress toward a framework that could eventually open a recreational market affecting cultivators, retailers, and ancillary cannabis businesses in Louisiana.

Affects: cultivators and retailers and labs

LATEST ACTION: Involuntarily deferred in committee.
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