Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
A bill to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, to provide for reinvestment in certain persons adversely impacted by the War on Drugs, to provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and for other purposes.
This bill, SB5022, aims to change the laws around cannabis by making it legal and removing it from the list of controlled substances. It also seeks to support people who were negatively affected by past drug laws by reinvesting in them. Additionally, the bill would allow for the removal of certain cannabis-related offenses from criminal records.
The bill would primarily affect people who have been convicted of cannabis-related offenses and communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. By legalizing and descheduling cannabis, it aims to reduce legal penalties and allow for more equitable treatment. The reinvestment efforts would target support for those who have suffered due to past drug policies.
SB5022 was introduced on July 16, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Finance for further review. The bill is in its early stages, and it will undergo committee review, potential amendments, and a vote before it can move forward in the legislative process.
