Pennsylvania could become the 25th US state to allow adult use of cannabis, according to legislation proposed by two senators from both parties on July 10.
Sens. Dan Laughlin and Sharif Street of Philadelphia, D, and Erie, R, respectively, have officially submitted their reform package. Senate Bill 120.
You can also find out more about the following: 181-page Adults over 21 can possess up to 30 g of cannabis flower, which is about 1 oz.
S.B. The bill would also create a Pennsylvania Cannabis Control Board, which will oversee a licensed industry, regulated by taxation, for all commercial businesses, such as those involved in cultivation, distribution, and processing. This bill focuses on a fair framework, while also merging the oversight of existing adult-use and medical programs. It also addresses hemp-based intoxicants.
Laughlin: “Adults need to be able use marijuana responsibly. Pennsylvania must have a fair and safe legal system.” You can also read about the importance of this in our article On Thursday. This legislation does both, while keeping pot out of children’s hands.
Age verification would be required for every purchase.
Prohibitionists often mention that youth access to drugs is an issue. Reportage Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board released a report recently that shows licensed cannabis dispensaries in Washington State were 95 percent compliant with age-limiting purchases by 2024. This compares to the 88% compliance rate for tobacco, the 83% of the vape and the 77% in the alcohol industries.
The legislation of Laughlin and Street also contains penalties for public use and underage consumption. It prohibits the marketing of drugs to children and requires that products be tested and labelled. Employers are still allowed to enforce policies against drug abuse in workplaces.
Street S.B. Also, 120 focused on the reformation of injustices from the drug war.
Street stated that “this plan legalizes marijuana in a manner which lifts communities affected by prohibition.” Street said that the plan includes expungement for low-level crimes, real opportunities to small businesses owned by minorities and reinvestment in areas most affected by previous enforcement.
The bill also includes Clean Slate clauses to extinguish nonviolent marijuana offenses, and decriminalize certain cannabis-related acts.
The Department of Community and Economic Development offers grants and loans at low rates of interest to help small businesses and communities that are disproportionately impacted gain access to licensure.
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The tax revenue generated by adult-use marijuana sales will be distributed as follows
- Municipalities that have cannabis businesses will receive 10%;
- – 10% for counties that have cannabis businesses;
- 80 % to the Cannabis Regulation Fund.
- 40 % to the CCB as operations.
- The CCB receives 15% for the establishment of programs to support medical cannabis patients, caregivers and access to background checks.
- The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs will receive 10% of the funds for prevention and treatment of drug abuse.
- 10% will be distributed to police departments in Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
- The remaining 25% will go to “anyother purpose specified by this act”, with the remainder going to state general funds to help provide economic relief for the Commonwealth.
According to Laughlin & Street, the tax revenues will be used also for equity grants as well as workforce development.
“This is about justice, jobs and responsible regulation,” Street said.
Democratic senators have also cosponsored the bill. Nikil Saval joined by John Kane and Timothy Kearney. The quartet joined the bill only after Laughlin Street Spread the word a co-sponsorship memo in February.
It will take more than just one Senate Republican in order to support the legalization efforts of the upper chamber where the GOP has a majority of 27 to 23.
Laughlin’s efforts to bring Street and Laughlin together are bipartisan after Laughlin killed a House Democrats adult-use bill. Rammed Early May, the Lower Chamber passed this legislation on a party-line vote of 102-101. This legislation is a good example. aimed to establish a state-run dispensary model where adult-use cannabis sales would coexist in state-licensed alcohol establishments.
That legislation died A week later, Laughlin, who chairs the Senate Law and Justice Committee. “I made it crystal clear to you that I believe that House Bill 1200, which includes the State Store Model, will not pass the Senate let alone this committee,” said Laughlin at the time.
Laughlin also fought back against Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to legalize marijuana for adults through the budget of the state was criticized by Laughlin.
The Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition (PCC), despite the fact that the path to legalization in the Commonwealth is still unclear, praised Laughlin for his leadership and Street’s commitment to reform. PCC, a trade association comprised of licensed medical cannabis users and partners in the industry is led by Laughlin.
PCC Director Meredith Buettner Schneider described S.B. S.B. 120 is a “transformative” step for the cannabis policy of Washington State.
“The bill responsibly legalizes adult use, ensures equitable access and strengthens patient protections—laying the foundation for a safe, inclusive and well-regulated marketplace,” Buettner Schneider said in a statement provided to Cannabis Business Times. It offers a framework for ending cannabis prohibition, while putting public safety and economic opportunities first. These proposals have the potential to generate thousands of jobs as well as significant tax revenues and invest in Pennsylvania’s small business, farming communities and law enforcement.
The PCC, in urging a “swift and collaborative” response, called for Shapiro’s help to rally the government, legislators, and stakeholders from the industry to advance an issue that the Governor has been pushing during recent budget cycles.
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“This bill was smart, realistic and fair,” Laughlin stated. It’s about time Pennsylvania joins the increasing number of states who are getting their cannabis policies right.
Pennsylvania may become the 25th State to legalize cannabis for adult use under legislation introduced by two bipartisan Senators on July 10th.
Sens. Dan Laughlin and Sharif Street of Philadelphia, D, and Erie, R, respectively, have officially submitted their reform package. Senate Bill 120.
You can also find out more about the following: 181-page The law would permit adults over the age of 21 to have up to 30 grams (1 ounce) cannabis flower or 5 grams (5 grams of concentrate), as well as 1,000 milligrams (1,000 mg) THC contained in any infused cannabis products.
S.B. S.B. 120 also would establish a Pennsylvania Cannabis Control Board to supervise a licensed and regulated industry for commercial establishments including cultivation, dispensing, and transportation. This bill gives priority to an equitable framework, while merging the oversight of existing adult-use and medical programs. It also addresses hemp-based intoxicants.
Laughlin: “Adults need to be able use marijuana responsibly. Pennsylvania must have a fair and safe legal system.” You can also read about the importance of this in our article On Thursday. The bill is designed to keep marijuana away from children.
Age verification would be required for every purchase.
While youth access to alcohol is cited by prohibitionists as an issue, it’s not the only one. Reportage Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board recently published a study that showed licensed marijuana dispensaries had complied with the age-gating requirements in 2024 to a 95% level. The tobacco industry was 88% compliant, while the vape and liquor industries were 77%.
The legislation of Laughlin and Street also contains penalties for public use and underage consumption. It prohibits the marketing of drugs to children and requires that products be tested and labeled. Employers are still allowed to enforce policies against drug abuse in their workplace.
Street S.B. Also, 120 focused on correcting the injustices that resulted from the drug war.
Street stated that “this plan legalizes marijuana in a manner which lifts communities affected by prohibition.” Street said that the plan includes expungement for low-level crimes, real opportunities to small businesses owned by minorities and reinvestment in areas most affected by previous enforcement.
The bill also includes Clean Slate clauses to extinguish nonviolent marijuana offenses, and decriminalize certain cannabis-related acts.
While medical cannabis providers could move into an adult market, this legislation provides a way for small businesses and communities that are disproportionately affected to obtain licensure and access to low-interest grants and loans from the Department of Community and Economic Development.
S.B. The S.B.
The tax revenue generated by adult-use marijuana sales will be distributed as follows
- 10% for municipalities that have cannabis businesses
- 10% for counties that have cannabis businesses;
- 80 % to the Cannabis Regulation Fund.
- 40 % to the CCB as operations.
- The CCB receives 15% for the establishment of programs to support medical cannabis patients, caregivers and access to background checks.
- The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs will receive 10% of the funds for prevention and treatment of drug abuse.
- The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency will distribute 10% of the proceeds to local police departments.
- The remaining 25% will go to “anyother purpose specified by this act”, with the remainder going to state general funds to help provide economic relief for the Commonwealth.
According to Laughlin & Street, the tax revenues will be used also for equity grants as well as workforce development.
“This is about justice, jobs and responsible regulation,” Street said.
Democratic senators have also cosponsored the bill. Nikil Saval joined by John Kane and Timothy Kearney. The quartet joined the bill only after Laughlin Street Circulated a co-sponsorship memo in February.
It will take more than just one Senate Republican in order to support the legalization efforts of the upper chamber where the GOP has a majority of 27 to 23.
Laughlin’s efforts to bring Street and Laughlin together are bipartisan after Laughlin killed a House Democrats adult-use bill. The rams Early May, the Lower Chamber passed this legislation on a party-line vote of 102-101. This legislation is a good example. aimed to establish a state-run dispensary model where adult-use cannabis sales would coexist in state-licensed alcohol establishments.
That legislation died A week later, Laughlin, who chairs the Senate Law and Justice Committee. “I made it crystal clear to you that I believe the House Bill 1200 model, which is in the State Store Model included therein, has no chance of passing through this Senate committee.
Laughlin, a Democrat himself, has also argued against the Democratic Governor. Josh Shapiro’s plan to legalize marijuana for adults through the budget of the state was criticized by the Governor as too high.
The Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition (PCC), despite the fact that the path to legalization in the Commonwealth is still unclear, lauded Laughlin for his leadership and Street’s commitment to reform. PCC, a trade association comprised of licensed medical cannabis users and partners in the industry is led by Laughlin.
PCC Director Meredith Buettner Schneider described S.B. S.B. 120 is a “transformative” step for the cannabis policy of Washington State.
“The bill responsibly legalizes adult use, ensures equitable access and strengthens patient protections—laying the foundation for a safe, inclusive and well-regulated marketplace,” Buettner Schneider said in a statement provided to Cannabis Business Times. It offers a framework for ending cannabis prohibition, while placing priority on public safety and economic opportunities. These proposals have the potential to generate thousands of jobs as well as significant tax revenues and invest in Pennsylvania’s small business, farming communities and law enforcement.
PCC urged Shapiro for “rapid and collaborative” action to get the Administration, Legislators, and Industry stakeholders together to support an issue which the governor had pushed in previous budget cycles.
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“This bill was smart, realistic and fair,” Laughlin declared. “It is time Pennsylvania joined the ever-growing number of States that have a cannabis policy done right.”
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