HB 217

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 21, 2025.

Marijuana; Paraphernalia; Possession; Transfer; Smoking; Decriminalization.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-217
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee JHA, FIN
House in_committee 2025-01-21
Drug / Cannabis Policy
Summary

Exempts drug paraphernalia for marijuana from certain penalties under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Lowers the penalties for the possession and transfer without remuneration of certain amounts of marijuana, marijuana concentrate, and marijuana-infused products. Makes smoking marijuana in a public place a violation under the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree.

Sponsor
Gregg Takayama
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-01-21 Status in_committee
2025-01-21 Latest Action Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
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