HB199
Log in to followAN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis.
Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to guarantee the right of an individual 21 years of age or older to possess, use, buy, or sell 1 ounce or less of cannabis and to cultivate, harvest, and store up to 5 cannabis plants for personal use; grant the General Assembly control over the production, processing, and sale of cannabis and cannabis-derived products; designate the ballot question; direct the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment in a newspaper of general circulation; direct the Secretary of State to certify the proposed amendment to the county clerk of each county.
Introduced: January 7, 2026
Last action: January 14, 2026
Plain-language summary
This bill proposes a change to the Kentucky Constitution that would give adults 21 and older the right to possess, use, buy, or sell up to one ounce of cannabis and to grow up to five plants for personal use. It would also give the state legislature authority to regulate how cannabis is produced, processed, and sold more broadly. Because it is a constitutional amendment, it would need to be approved by voters on a ballot before taking effect. Who it may affect: adults 21 and older, cannabis consumers, and state lawmakers responsible for setting cannabis regulations.
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