A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Kentucky's congressional delegation to support amending the Gun Control Act of 1968 to allow users of medical cannabis to exercise their Second Amendment right to bear arms.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Karen Berg and 3 co-sponsors

The bill urges federal action to amend the Gun Control Act of 1968 to allow medical cannabis users to possess and purchase firearms.

to Committee on Committees (S)

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Summary: SCR 124 (2026RS) — Kentucky Concurrent Resolution urging federal action on firearms and medical cannabis

Purpose and intent

SCR 124 is a concurrent resolution in Kentucky urging the state’s federal representatives to support amending the federal Gun Control Act of 1968.

The proposed amendment would allow individuals who use medical cannabis to exercise their Second Amendment right to bear arms.

In short, the resolution seeks to change federal law to remove barriers that currently prohibit medical cannabis users from owning or possessing firearms.

Key provisions and changes proposed

Directs Kentucky’s congressional delegation to advocate for an amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.

The target amendment would permit medical cannabis patients or users to possess and/or purchase firearms, aligning firearm rights with the status of medical cannabis users under state law.

As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment and requests to federal lawmakers but does not itself impose new state law or create new statewide mandates.

Affected individuals and entities

Medical cannabis patients and users within Kentucky who currently face federal firearm restrictions due to cannabis use.

Federal lawmakers (Kentucky’s congressional delegation) as the intended audience for advocacy.

State residents who are affected by potential shifts in firearm eligibility tied to medical cannabis status, though the resolution itself does not directly alter state firearm laws.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced in the Kentucky Senate on February 26, 2026.

Referral: Sent to the Committee on Committees (S) for consideration.

As a concurrent resolution, passage would require approval by both chambers of the Kentucky General Assembly and would not require the governor’s signature to become a formal expression of the legislature’s position, though it could influence federal discussions.

No specified effective date or immediate policy change; the resolution serves as a call to action for federal legislative reform.

Practical implications and considerations

If federal law were amended as urged, medical cannabis users would potentially regain eligibility to purchase and possess firearms without the current federal prohibition tied to cannabis use.

The resolution does not address state-level firearm regulations or medical cannabis program specifics, beyond urging federal action.

The policy impact depends on federal legislative outcomes; current state law would remain as-is unless and until federal changes are enacted.

Note

This summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose and procedural status as of the provided action history. It does not reflect any changes that may occur after subsequent legislative actions.