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Cannabis policy
sources.

Find bill text, agency guidance, research, advocacy organizations, and Ohio public-records tools.

16 linked resources20 policy explainers88 article source links
Collection updated November 14, 2026.

Each article shows its own review date. State-map classifications use the NCSL September 2, 2026 snapshot, with selected later primary-source checks. Follow the original record for subsequent changes. How we report →

01 / Official records

Bill text and agency guidance

Original bill text, current actions, agency rules, and official guidance.

Official records

Congress.gov

The Library of Congress's source for federal bill text, legislative actions, sponsors, committee materials, and the Congressional Record.

Use it toSearch cannabis or a bill number, select the correct Congress, and check actions and text versions before describing a proposal as law.
congress.gov (opens in a new tab)
Official records

DEA marijuana rescheduling actions

DEA's collection of marijuana rescheduling regulatory documents, notices, and hearing materials.

Use it toCheck whether a document is a final rule, a proposal, or a hearing notice. Read the published rule for its scope and effective date.
dea.gov (opens in a new tab)
Official records

GovInfo

The U.S. Government Publishing Office's repository for federal publications, including public laws, bills, hearings, and the Federal Register.

Use it toCheck official text, publication dates, and document versions.
govinfo.gov (opens in a new tab)
Official records

Ohio adult-use marijuana tax distributions

Ohio Department of Taxation's published distribution breakdowns for adult-use marijuana excise revenue paid to eligible municipalities and townships.

Use it toIdentify a state payment before requesting the receiving government's records showing how the money was budgeted and spent.
tax.ohio.gov (opens in a new tab)
Official records

California Courts cannabis record-relief guide

California's court self-help guide to Proposition 64 conviction relief, automatic review, and available application forms.

Use it toStart with the official eligibility overview and directions for checking a conviction court's record or seeking unresolved relief.
selfhelp.courts.ca.gov (opens in a new tab)
Official records

New Jersey CRC business applications

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission's adult-use business application information and licensing FAQs, including microbusiness and conditional pathways.

Use it toCheck current application requirements and follow official links to priority rules, municipal approvals, fees, and the application process.
nj.gov (opens in a new tab)

02 / Research & policy

Research and state comparisons

Studies, evidence reviews, and comparisons of state cannabis policies.

Research & policy

NCSL cannabis law overview

The National Conference of State Legislatures' overview of state medical, adult-use, and limited-access cannabis laws, with links to statutory sources.

Use it toCompare state laws and check the dates on each count or table. Follow the state authority for current requirements and effective dates.
ncsl.org (opens in a new tab)
Research & policy

RAND cannabis research

Research and commentary examining cannabis regulation, markets, public health, safety, and criminal-justice outcomes.

Use it toFind the study behind a policy claim. Check its population, timeframe, limits, and whether the page reports research or commentary.
rand.org (opens in a new tab)
Research & policy

National Academies: Cannabis Policy Impacts Public Health and Health Equity

A 2024 consensus study report examining cannabis policy through public-health and health-equity questions, available to read online.

Use it toRead the evidence review and recommendations. Check the report's publication date before comparing it with current law.
nationalacademies.org (opens in a new tab)

03 / Advocacy & organizing

Cannabis reform organizations

These organizations have stated policy positions. Their resources explain campaigns, proposed reforms, and ways to participate.

Advocacy & organizing

NORML

An advocacy organization supporting legalization of responsible adult marijuana use and representing cannabis consumers' interests.

Use it toRead reform positions and find legal-information and chapter resources. Verify legal claims against government sources.
norml.org (opens in a new tab)
Advocacy & organizing

Marijuana Policy Project

A cannabis legalization advocacy organization working through state legislation, ballot campaigns, and federal reform efforts.

Use it toFollow the organization's reform priorities and state policy work while keeping campaign positions separate from enacted law.
mpp.org (opens in a new tab)
Advocacy & organizing

Drug Policy Alliance: Legalize Marijuana Right

Drug Policy Alliance's advocacy for marijuana reform emphasizing public health, equity, and communities affected by criminalization.

Use it toCompare its reform proposals with statutes and regulations. Treat its policy positions as advocacy.
drugpolicy.org (opens in a new tab)
Advocacy & organizing

ACLU marijuana law reform

The American Civil Liberties Union's civil-rights advocacy, litigation, and commentary concerning marijuana enforcement and reform.

Use it toFind the organization's arguments and case materials about civil liberties and enforcement disparities. Check the dates of historical reports before reusing statistics.
aclu.org (opens in a new tab)

04 / Transparency tools

Ohio decisions and public spending

Public records, legislative testimony, and disclosure tools for examining Ohio’s cannabis policies.

Transparency tools

Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance

Official campaign-finance filing guidance and links to searches for reported contributions, expenditures, and committee records.

Use it toCheck reported political funding with names, dates, and filings. A contribution establishes a reported transaction; it does not alone prove influence or misconduct.
ohiosos.gov (opens in a new tab)
Transparency tools

Ohio Legislature

Official Ohio legislation search, bill materials, legislative calendars, committee links, and member directories.

Use it toFollow the text and progress of a cannabis bill, compare versions, and locate the committee responsible for considering it.
legislature.ohio.gov (opens in a new tab)
Transparency tools

Ohio Attorney General Sunshine Laws guidance

Official guidance on Ohio public-records rights, exemptions, response duties, and procedures for unresolved requests.

Use it toPrepare a specific records request and check current dispute requirements, including preliminary complaint procedures, before taking the next step.
ohioattorneygeneral.gov (opens in a new tab)

05 / ARTICLE REFERENCES

Sources behind all 20 articles.

Open an article to see its supporting documents and review date.

01STATES 2.0: state-law protections and federal limits

Federal · H.R. 2934 · 119th Congress · Checked 2026-11-14 · Read explainer ↗

02VA cannabis research: what H.R. 10655 would study

Federal · H.R. 10655 · 119th Congress · Checked 2026-11-14 · Read explainer ↗

03Federal cannabis pardons do not erase conviction records

Federal · Presidential Proclamations 10467 and 10688 · Checked 2026-11-14 · Read explainer ↗

04New York cannabis equity licenses and reinvestment grants

New York · MRTA · S854A/A1248A (2021), Chapter 92 · Checked 2026-11-14 · Read explainer ↗

05Minnesota cannabis licensing and record relief

Minnesota · HF100 (2023), Chapter 63 · Minnesota Statutes Chapter 342 · Checked 2026-11-14 · Read explainer ↗

06Delaware cannabis sales, local permits, and equity grants

Delaware · Delaware Marijuana Control Act · SB75 (2025-2026) · Checked 2026-11-14 · Read explainer ↗

07Maryland cannabis reinvestment: local plans and reporting

Maryland · HB556/SB516 (2023) · Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund · Checked 2026-11-14 · Read explainer ↗

08California cannabis conviction relief: checking your record

California · Proposition 64 · AB 1793 · AB 1706 · Checked 2026-11-14 · Read explainer ↗

09New Jersey cannabis microbusiness licensing requirements

New Jersey · CREAMM Act · N.J.A.C. 17:30 · Checked 2026-11-14 · Read explainer ↗

10Follow Ohio's cannabis decisions through public records

Ohio · Ohio Revised Code 149.43 · Checked 2026-11-14 · Read explainer ↗

11Schedule III: which medical cannabis the rule covers

Federal · AG Order 6754-2026 · 91 FR 22714 · Checked 2026-11-13 · Read explainer ↗

12CAOA: proposed descheduling, regulation, and record relief

Federal · S. 5022 · Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act · Checked 2026-11-13 · Read explainer ↗

13SAFE Banking: proposed protections and their limits

Federal · S. 4942 / H.R. 9471 · SAFE Banking Act of 2026 · Checked 2026-11-13 · Read explainer ↗

14Federal hemp changes: November and December 2026 deadlines

Federal · P.L. 119-37 §781 / P.L. 119-103 §2019 · Checked 2026-11-13 · Read explainer ↗

15Ohio Issue 2: legalization and later amendments

Ohio · Issue 2 (2023) · Checked 2026-11-13 · Read explainer ↗

16Ohio SB56: licensing, taxes, and expungement

Ohio · SB56 · 136th General Assembly · Checked 2026-11-13 · Read explainer ↗

17Ohio SB55: proposed changes to impairment evidence

Ohio · SB55 · 136th General Assembly · Checked 2026-11-13 · Read explainer ↗

18Pennsylvania SB 120: a stalled adult-use proposal

Pennsylvania · SB 120 · 2025-2026 session · Checked 2026-11-13 · Read explainer ↗

19Virginia retail cannabis sales scheduled for July 2027

Virginia · HB 30 · 2026 Special Session I, Chapter 1 · Checked 2026-11-13 · Read explainer ↗

20Georgia SB220: medical cannabis expansion and limits

Georgia · SB 220 · Act 712 · Checked 2026-11-13 · Read explainer ↗