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HB199Introduced in the House

AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis.

IntroducedHouse Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs

Introduced by Nima Kulkarni, District 40

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to guarantee the right of an individual 21 years of age or older to possess, use, buy, or sell 1 ounce or less of cannabis and to cultivate, harvest, and store up to 5 cannabis plants for personal use; grant the General Assembly control over the production, processing, and sale of cannabis and cannabis-derived products; designate the ballot question; direct the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment in a newspaper of general circulation; direct the Secretary of State to certify the proposed amendment to the county clerk of each county.

Where it stands

to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

January 14, 2026

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Bill history

  1. introduced in House

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

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