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HB 105

AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky HB 105 proposes constitutional amendment establishing cannabis possession rights, advancing through legislative committee review with contested floor amendments filed.

floor amendment (1) filed
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Bill Summary · HB 105

Legislative bill overview

HB 105 proposes a constitutional amendment that would create a new section of Kentucky's Constitution specifically addressing cannabis possession. The bill has advanced through initial procedural steps and is currently under consideration in the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, with a floor amendment filed in early March 2025.

Why is this important

Constitutional amendments represent fundamental changes to state law that are difficult to reverse and signal a major policy shift. This proposal would constitutionally protect or establish rights related to cannabis possession in Kentucky, a state that has historically maintained strict cannabis prohibition, making it a significant departure from current policy and potentially affecting criminal law, law enforcement priorities, and public health approaches.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of protection: Whether the amendment protects only medical cannabis, recreational cannabis, or both—and what quantity limits or usage restrictions would apply
  • Federalism concerns: Kentucky's constitutional amendment could conflict with federal cannabis prohibition, creating enforcement and legal ambiguity
  • Implementation details: The amendment text does not specify licensing frameworks, taxation, age restrictions, or how possession rights would interact with existing drug laws and penalties

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

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