SR141
IntroducedHIRequesting The Governor To Obtain A Controlled Substance Exemption From The Drug Enforcement Administration For Registered Medical Cannabis Patients And Registration Waivers For State-licensed Dispensaries.
Hawaii · Session 2026
Status
Introduced
As of Mar 16, 2026
Last Action
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3404), with recommendation of referral to JDC.
Official Source
Official Full Bill TextSummary
This Hawaii concurrent resolution requests the Governor to seek a federal DEA controlled substance exemption for registered medical cannabis patients and registration waivers for state-licensed dispensaries, and has been referred to the Judiciary Committee after clearing the Health Committee. A federal exemption, if obtained, could reduce legal conflicts between state-licensed dispensary operations and federal controlled substance law, and could provide registered patients with greater legal protections.
What
This Hawaii concurrent resolution requests the Governor to seek a federal DEA controlled substance exemption for registered medical cannabis patients and registration waivers for state-licensed dispensaries, and has been referred to the Judiciary Committee after clearing the Health Committee.
Who
retailers and patients
Why
A federal exemption, if obtained, could reduce legal conflicts between state-licensed dispensary operations and federal controlled substance law, and could provide registered patients with greater legal protections.
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