Learn where candidates stand on cannabis policy. The Delaware Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, September 15. Our allies at Delaware Cannabis Advocacy Network have published their primary election voter guide detailing where candidates stand on legalizing and regulating cannabis for adults 21 and older. The voter guide includes the voting history of incumbent candidates on cannabis bills, responses to a cannabis policy survey, and other information to help you make informed choices on…

Exciting news! Yesterday, Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration took another important step to preserve safe access to medical cannabis during COVID by issuing a waiver that would allow home delivery of medical cannabis to patients and designated caregivers. The waiver implements one of the key provisions contained in Jake Honig’s Law that was signed into law in 2019. At the onset of the COVID public health emergency, Gov. Murphy’s administration issued waivers providing for curbside pick-up, remote…

In response to COVID-19, Gov. Carney has issued a state of emergency and temporary closure of non-essential businesses. Fortunately, medical cannabis businesses remain open, and the program has implemented measures to ensure patients can safely access their medicine in a way that is consistent with public health guidelines on preventing the spread of coronavirus. For the first time, patients have the option of home delivery! Columbia Care, which has locations in Wilmington, Smyrna, and Rehoboth…

Ask your lawmakers to allow patients to grow their own medical cannabis. Although the Delaware General Assembly enacted a medical cannabis law in 2011, many patients continue to needlessly suffer because they can’t afford their medicine. House Bill 243 would give patients another option — the ability to securely cultivate their own medical cannabis. Let your state legislators know Delaware patients deserve the same freedom patients in most other medical cannabis states enjoy. You can also speak…

Ask your lawmakers to support HB 110! The General Assembly begins its 2020 legislative session today. Last year, HB 110, a bill to legalize, tax, and regulate cannabis for adult use was introduced and passed the House Revenue and Finance Committee (7-1). The bill is now pending action this session in the House Appropriations Committee. Please email your lawmakers today and ask them to support HB 110! Delawareans deserve a just, equitable cannabis policy. Replacing cannabis prohibition with sensible…

On July 31, Gov. John Carney signed a bill into law that expands decriminalization for cannabis possession of one ounce or less to those under 21. The law became effective upon the governor's signature. This important legislation will save young adults from life-altering criminal convictions, which can close the door on opportunities including jobs, housing, and higher education. For more information on Delaware's decriminalization law, check out our summary here. In other news, the adult-use legalization…

Ask your representative to support HB 110 to legalize, tax, and regulate cannabis for adults 21 and older. Delaware's legislature adjourned on June 30, after making some modest but important improvements to marijuana policies. Since the General Assembly holds a two-year session, bills that did not get votes will roll over and pick up where they left off in January 2020. The legalization bill, HB 110, was approved (8-3) by the House Revenue and Finance committee on June 5 and is now pending in the…

Ask your lawmaker to allow patients to grow their own cannabis and also expand decriminalization! Last Thursday, a bill that would allow Delaware patients to grow their own cannabis was introduced. The bill, HB 243, would allow registered medical cannabis patients to grow up to six mature cannabis plants in an enclosed facility. Ask your legislator to support HB 243! For some patients, medical expenses and a reduced ability to work make the price of store-bought cannabis out of reach. This important…

If you live in Delaware, contact your state rep and tell them to vote YES on HB 110! There are less than two weeks left in Delaware's legislative session to advance the legalization bill. The bill needs a three-fifths supermajority (25 votes) in the House to advance to the Senate, and several representatives have not yet taken a position on legalization. (The bill will pick up where it left off in 2020.) Here's how you can take action and help advance HB 110: 1. Join us in solidarity at lobby…

Last week, HB 110 — a bill to legalize, tax, and regulate cannabis for adults 21 and older — advanced to the full House of Representatives for a vote. The bill needs a three-fifths supermajority (25 votes) to advance to the Senate, and several representatives have not yet taken a position on legalization. We need your help to advance HB 110! Here’s how you can get involved: 1. Volunteer to help generate phone calls to legislators in key districts! We have a system that allows you to volunteer from…