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…

Contact your state rep and tell them to vote YES on HB 110! Today, Delaware's House Committee on Revenue and Finance voted 8-3 in favor of HB 110, a bill to legalize, tax, and regulate cannabis for adults 21 and older. It now heads to the full House where it needs a three-fifths supermajority (25 votes) to advance to the Senate. Last year, the legalization bill fell short of the needed supermajority in the House. So, it is very important your state representatives hear from you. You can ready…

If you live in Delaware, write your lawmakers today and ask them to support HB 110. The House Revenue and Finance Committee has scheduled a hearing for HB 110, legislation to legalize, tax, and regulate cannabis for adults 21 and older. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, June 5 at 2:30 p.m. in the House Chamber of Legislative Hall – 411 Legislative Ave, Dover, DE 19901. Please ask your legislators to support legalizing, taxing, and regulating cannabis for adults 21 and older. You can voice…

If you live in Delaware, contact your lawmakers today and ask them to support HB 110. Yesterday, Representative Ed Osienski introduced a bill to legalize, tax, and regulate cannabis for adults 21 and older in the First State. Email your state legislators today and urge them to legalize, tax, and regulate cannabis for adults 21 and older! Last year, the legalization bill fell short of the needed supermajority (25 votes) in the House of Representatives to pass — though it did garner majority support.…

Delaware’s General Election Day is less than two weeks away! Now’s a perfect time to study up on where your candidates stand on legalizing and regulating cannabis. Our allies at the Delaware Cannabis Advocacy Network have put together a comprehensive state legislative voter guide with the results of their candidate surveys and incumbents’ voting records. Check it out, share it on social media, and don’t forget to vote if you’re able to! Please also consider stepping up your involvement by volunteering…