Take Action on Cannabis Legislation in Louisiana
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Here are the bills that are currently being considered by Louisiana legislators.
To support or oppose a certain bill, contact the original sponsors of the bill and your local representatives, to tell them your opinions.
| Session | Bill Number | Document | Key Issue | Bill Name | Sponsored By | Contact Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Regular Session | HB627 | DETAILS | This act establishes an adult-use cannabis pilot program in Louisiana, allowing permitted marijuana sales under specific conditions, with provisions for licensing, fees, testing, and a set termination date | Provides for the Louisiana Cannabis Pilot Program | Candace Newell (D) | Candace Newell |
| 2025 Regular Session | HB636 | DETAILS | This bill creates a 15% excise tax on wholesale cannabis sales in Louisiana starting January 1, 2026, exempts medical marijuana, and dedicates revenues to K-12 public school salary increases through the state's general fund. | Levies an excise tax on cannabis and provides for the use of monies derived from the tax (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Edmond Jordan (D) | Edmond Jordan |
| 2026 Regular Session | SB270 | DETAILS | This bill creates a new law allowing terminally ill patients in licensed healthcare facilities to use medical marijuana under strict conditions—such as no smoking or vaping, secure storage, and patient- or caregiver-administered use—while protecting facilities from penalties and ensuring they cannot prohibit its use solely due to federal restrictions. | Provides for access to medical marijuana for terminally ill patients in a healthcare facility. (8/1/26) | Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D) | Katrina Jackson-Andrews |
