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HB 6629

AN ACT PROHIBITING STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITS FROM ACCEPTING FEDERAL FUNDS TO CONDUCT CERTAIN PROGRAMS RELATED TO MARIJUANA GROWN ON PRIVATE LAND.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Doug Dubitsky

Connecticut bill prohibits state law enforcement from accepting federal funds to enforce marijuana laws on private property.

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Bill Summary · HB 6629

Legislative bill overview

HB 6629 would prohibit Connecticut state law enforcement agencies from accepting federal funding to conduct enforcement programs specifically targeting marijuana grown on private land. The bill creates a restriction on how state police can utilize federal grant money and enforcement resources related to private cannabis cultivation.

Why is this important

This bill reflects the tension between state and federal cannabis policy, as marijuana remains federally illegal while Connecticut has legalized it. The measure could affect law enforcement priorities, federal funding relationships, and the state's ability to receive certain grants, while also signaling legislative intent regarding cannabis enforcement priorities at the state level.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal funding implications: Restricting federal funds could reduce the state's overall law enforcement budget and resources, potentially affecting other programs if those funds have broad eligibility requirements
  • Enforcement gaps: The bill may create ambiguity about which marijuana-related enforcement activities remain permissible, potentially leaving gray areas regarding trafficking, illegal grows, or public nuisance operations
  • Federalism tensions: State restriction on federal fund use could trigger legal questions about conditional funding and whether the federal government could penalize Connecticut by withholding other law enforcement grants

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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