A5051Introduced in the General Assembly
Revises certain restrictions concerning hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages, and medical cannabis.
Introduced by Robert Karabinchak, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Revises certain restrictions concerning hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages, and medical cannabis.
Where it stands
Approved P.L.2026, c.13.
May 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage · May 28, 2026
27
Yes
3
No
10
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Testa | 1 | Not Voting |
| Vincent Polistina | 2 | Yes |
| John Burzichelli | 3 | Yes |
| Paul Moriarty | 4 | Yes |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | 5 | Not Voting |
| James Beach | 6 | Yes |
| Troy Singleton | 7 | Yes |
| Latham Tiver | 8 | Yes |
| Carmen Amato | 9 | Yes |
| James Holzapfel | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
Passed by the Assembly (47-20-1)
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
Substituted for S4297 (1R)
Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (27-3)
Approved P.L.2026, c.13.
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