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HB 1204

RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sean Quinlan

Hawaii HB 1204 modifies medical cannabis regulations, referred to three committees, and carried over to 2026 session pending further legislative action and deliberation.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1204

Legislative bill overview

HB 1204 is a Hawaii bill introduced by Sean Quinlan relating to medical cannabis regulations. The bill was introduced in January 2025, passed first reading, and has been referred to three committees (Health, Consumer Protection & Commerce, and Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs) for review. As of December 2025, it has been carried over to the 2026 legislative session without final passage.

Why is this important

Medical cannabis policy directly affects patients with qualifying conditions, healthcare providers, dispensary operations, and state tax revenue. The bill's provisions—currently not publicly detailed in available records—will shape how Hawaii regulates patient access, product safety, licensing, and potential social equity considerations in the cannabis market.

Potential points of contention

  • Patient access vs. public health concerns: Balancing expanded medical access against regulatory oversight and substance abuse prevention
  • Cannabis business licensing and social equity: Whether the bill addresses equity provisions for communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition
  • Interstate commerce and federal law conflicts: Managing Hawaii's medical cannabis program within federal prohibition and interstate commerce complications

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

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