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A 1027

Requires development and implementation of a comprehensive education campaign regarding the dangers of cannabinoid use

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Brown and 1 co-sponsor

Requires a state-led education campaign on the dangers of cannabinoid use to raise public awareness and guide prevention efforts.

REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · A 1027

Summary: Bill A 1027 (2025)

Overview

Bill A 1027 would require the development and implementation of a comprehensive education campaign on the dangers of cannabinoid use. The bill is currently in the early stage of the legislative process, having been introduced in January 2025 and referred to the Economic Development committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a state-led education initiative aimed at increasing public awareness of the risks associated with cannabinoid use.
  • Address concerns about health, safety, and potential societal impacts related to cannabinoids.

Key Provisions (as described in the available information)

  • The bill mandates the development and implementation of a comprehensive education campaign focused on the dangers of cannabinoid use.
  • No additional details are provided in the available information regarding:
    • Specific content or messaging targets (e.g., youth, parents, employers, general public).
    • Delivery methods (e.g., media campaigns, school-based programs, online resources, community outreach).
    • Duration, milestones, or phased implementation.
    • Funding sources or amounts.
    • Oversight, administration, or responsible state agencies.

Note: The provided bill text or summaries do not specify these operational details; they would typically be addressed in the bill’s full text or subsequent amendments.

Affected Parties and Potential Impact

  • General public, with emphasis on awareness of cannabinoid risks.
  • Likely involvement of state agencies responsible for public health, education, or economic development, though the exact agencies are not named in the available information.
  • Potential implications for schools, community organizations, and public health partnerships as part of program rollout and outreach.

Legislative and Procedural Status

  • Introduced: January 8, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Economic Development.
  • Legislative Actions: The record shows two identical entries on 2025-01-08, both noting the referral to Economic Development. This suggests the bill's introduction and initial committee referral were recorded more than once in the provided data, with no further actions listed.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Phil Steck.
  • Cosponsor: Keith Brown.

Related Legislation

  • A 5045 (prior-session) is listed as related, indicating there may have been a similar or predecessor measure in a prior legislative session.

Next Steps and Timeline

  • The bill will move through the Economic Development committee for hearings and potential amendments.
  • If advanced, it would proceed to floor consideration and, subsequently, to the other house (as applicable in the jurisdiction) for further action.
  • Additional details (scope, funding, implementation plan, and timelines) would emerge from committee discussions and any enacted amendments.

If you’d like, I can incorporate the full text (when available) to provide a more detailed provisions section and any fiscal implications.

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

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