HI HB 953
died on adjournmentRELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Quick answers
Did HI HB 953 pass?
No. HI HB 953 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-12-08): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
What is HI HB 953 about?
Prohibits persons from operating a medical cannabis dispensary or producing, manufacturing, or selling cannabis products without a license from the Department of Health. Prohibits individuals from providing certain services to individuals engaging in unlicensed cannabis operations. Requires the Department of Health to send a cease and desist notice to violators. Establishes criminal penalties.
Who sponsors HI HB 953?
TAKAYAMA, MARTEN are the primary sponsors of HI HB 953.
Description
Prohibits persons from operating a medical cannabis dispensary or producing, manufacturing, or selling cannabis products without a license from the Department of Health. Prohibits individuals from providing certain services to individuals engaging in unlicensed cannabis operations. Requires the Department of Health to send a cease and desist notice to violators. Establishes criminal penalties.
- Introduced
- 2025-01-23
- Latest action
- 2025-12-08 — Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- TAKAYAMAprimary
- MARTENprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2025-12-08
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
carried-over
2025-01-23
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
introduction,reading-1
2025-01-23
Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3
referral-committee
2025-01-21
Pending introduction.
Versions
- HB953Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: SB 1064
Official source
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