Public policy observationFederal hemp definition changes in 41 daysOct 2, 2026

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Hemp + Cannabis Policy, With Sources and Gaps

Hemp & THC Bill Tracker

2,076 public bill and rule records since 2018 after relevance screening. “Who it helps” is an analytical classification with a short reason—not a claim about legislative intent. Unscored and review-needed records are labeled explicitly; imported omnibus text opens on the record page rather than consuming the list.

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Legislation

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BillA21 "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act"; legalizes personal use cannabis for certain adults, subject to State regulation; decriminalizes small amount marijuana and hashish possession; removes marijuana as Schedule I drug.Open source record Why Pro-cannabis: Recreational marijuana legalizationRelevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereNJ
Who it helpsPro-cannabis
Last actionFeb 22, 2021
BillS21 "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act"; legalizes personal use cannabis for certain adults, subject to State regulation; decriminalizes small amount marijuana and hashish possession; removes marijuana as Schedule I drug.Open source record Why Pro-cannabis: Recreational marijuana legalizationRelevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereNJ
Who it helpsPro-cannabis
Last actionDec 17, 2020
BillA4952 Decriminalizes small-amount possession of marijuana and hashish, punishable only by fine, or for certain subsequent offenses, community service; dismisses currently pending disorderly persons small-amount possession charges.Open source record Why Pro-cannabis: Decriminalize marijuana possession — cannabis legalization/decriminalization.Relevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereNJ
Who it helpsPro-cannabis
Last actionNov 9, 2020
BillA20 Revises requirements to authorize and access medical cannabis; establishes Cannabis Regulatory Commission; revises permit requirements for alternative treatment centers; and establishes additional legal protections for patients and caregivers.Open source record Why Pro-cannabis: Expands licensed medical cannabis access/programsRelevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereNJ
Who it helpsPro-cannabis
Last actionJul 2, 2019
BillS20 Revises requirements to authorize and access medical cannabis; establishes Cannabis Regulatory Commission; revises permit requirements for alternative treatment centers; and establishes additional legal protections for patients and caregivers.Open source record Why Pro-cannabis: Expands licensed medical cannabis access/programsRelevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereNJ
Who it helpsPro-cannabis
Last actionJun 20, 2019
BillS3795 Revises requirements to authorize and access medical cannabis; establishes Cannabis Regulatory Commission; revises permit requirements for alternative treatment centers; establishes additional legal protections for patients and caregivers; and establishes home grow pilot program.Open source record Why Pro-cannabis: Expands licensed medical cannabis access/programsRelevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereNJ
Who it helpsPro-cannabis
Last actionMay 20, 2019
BillA4497 "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory and Expungement Aid Modernization Act"; legalizes personal use cannabis for adults; creates Cannabis Regulatory Commission to regulate personal use and medical cannabis; provides expungement relief for certain past marijuana offenses.Open source record Why Pro-cannabis: Legalizes recreational cannabis through licensed retailRelevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereNJ
Who it helpsPro-cannabis
Last actionMar 18, 2019