Cannabis legislation tracker

Federal and state cannabis bills we track for our state and conditions coverage. Each entry links to the official bill record. Editorial selection — not a live feed of every cannabis bill introduced nationwide.

• Texas · HB 46Enacted

  Texas HB 46 — Compassionate Use Program expansion (2025)

  Added chronic pain, Crohn's disease, and traumatic brain injury as qualifying conditions to the Texas Compassionate Use Program. Authorized transdermal patches, topical lotions, and vaporization as approved product forms. Signed into law during the 2025 regular session.

  Sponsor: Ken King (R) · Last action 2025-06-22

• Federal · H.R. 1976Introduced

  States Reform Act — federal descheduling + state-led regulation

  Federal bill that would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act and transfer regulatory authority to the states, modeled on the federal-state framework used for alcohol after Prohibition. Imposes a 3% federal excise tax with revenue routed to SBA, law enforcement, and veterans programs.

  Sponsor: Nancy Mace (R) · Last action 2025-03-06