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HB 1117

Temporary Marijuana Hospitality Permit

2026 Regular Session

Colorado bill authorizes temporary marijuana hospitality permits allowing on-site cannabis consumption in designated establishments, creating new social-use venues similar to bars.

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance
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Bill Summary · HB 1117

Legislative bill overview

HB 1117 creates a temporary marijuana hospitality permit in Colorado, allowing certain establishments to serve cannabis products to consumers in on-site consumption areas, similar to how bars serve alcohol. The bill appears designed to enable social consumption venues and hospitality businesses to operate within Colorado's existing cannabis regulatory framework during a defined pilot or temporary period.

Why is this important

This legislation would directly impact Colorado's cannabis industry by potentially opening a new business category and consumption model, addressing current law that prohibits on-site consumption at retail locations. It could generate tax revenue, create jobs, and provide tourists and residents with legal consumption options—while also raising public health and safety considerations around impaired individuals in hospitality settings.

Potential points of contention

  • Impaired driving concerns: Allowing consumption in hospitality venues raises questions about how to prevent intoxicated patrons from driving; existing roadside DUI detection methods for cannabis remain controversial and potentially unreliable
  • Federal-state legal conflict: Cannabis remains federally illegal, creating complications for businesses seeking banking, insurance, and interstate operations under a state permit system
  • Public health and youth access: Opponents may argue hospitality consumption normalizes marijuana use and increases risks of youth exposure or secondhand consumption in shared spaces
  • Local control: Questions about whether municipalities retain authority to opt-out or impose stricter regulations than state permits allow
  • Temporary permit specifics: The bill's duration, renewal process, and performance metrics for determining whether to make permits permanent remain unclear from the title alone

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

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