What Cannabis & Psychedelic Bills Passed (And Failed) During The 2023 CO Legislative Session?

The Colorado legislature finally wrapped it up. Here’s a recap of some of the cannabis and psychedelic bills that passed and failed this session.

The Cannabis Report – May 18th, 2023

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• Senate Bill 23-081 – Proposed fewer medical cannabis restrictions for patients and doctors – PULLED

• Senate Bill 23-290 – Natural Plant Medicine Act implementation measure – PASSED

• House Bill 23-1279 – Allows online cannabis dispensary sales – PASSED, AWAITING GOVERNOR SIGNATURE

• Senate Bill 23-265 – Expands professional worker’s right’s to use cannabis – PASSED, AWAITING GOVERNOR SIGNATURE

• House Bill 23-1214 – Streamlines and expands cannabis pardoning – PASSED, AWAITING GOVERNOR SIGNATURE

• Senate Bill 23-271 – Increases restrictions on hemp-derived delta 8 and delta 10 products – PASSED, AWAITING GOVERNOR SIGNATURE

• House Bill 23-1020 – Preferential marijuana delivery and changes to CO cannabis social equity requirements – SHELVED

About Leland Rucker:

Leland Rucker is a journalist who has been covering the cannabis industry culture since Amendment 64 legalized adult-use in Colorado, for Boulder Weekly, Sensi, and The News Station. Leland has been keeping KGNU listeners up-to-date on cannabis news for nearly a decade.

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