Conneticut

Cannabis Laws -- Connecticut

Status: Fully Legal

Medical: Yes

Recreational:  Yes

Other: Legal for medical and recreational use. 

Links: http://norml.org/laws/item/conneticut-penalties

Pending Legislation 2016 - 7 Bills:

Number:	CT [R] HB 5209 - Updated (New 02/11/2016)
Sponsor:	Rep. Juan R. Candelaria, 95th Dist.
Title:	AN ACT CONCERNING REGULATION AND TAXATION OF THE PRODUCTION, SALE AND USE OF MARIJUANA.
Abstract:	To make the possession, sale, transport, growth and use of set amounts of marijuana legal for persons twenty-one years of age or older, subject to certain restrictions.
Status:	Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary - 02/11/2016

Number:	CT [R] HB 5236 - Updated (New 02/12/2016)
Sponsor:	Rep. Toni E. Walker, 93rd Dist.
Title:	AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGALIZATION, TAXATION AND REGULATION OF THE RETAIL SALE AND USE OF MARIJUANA.
Abstract:	To legalize and regulate the retail sale of marijuana in order to raise revenue for the General Fund.
Status:	Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary - 02/16/2016

Number:	CT [R] HB 5240 - Updated (New 02/12/2016)
Sponsor:	Rep. Kim Rose, 118th Dist.
Title:	AN ACT WAIVING THE REGISTRATION RENEWAL FEE FOR VETERANS WHO ARE QUALIFYING PATIENTS FOR THE PALLIATIVE USE OF MARIJUANA.
Abstract:	To waive the annual registration renewal fee for veterans currently registered as qualifying patients for the palliative use of marijuana.
Status:	Referred to Joint Committee on Veterans' Affairs - 02/16/2016

Number:	CT [R] HB 5351 - Updated (Text 04/09/2016)
Sponsor:	Veterans' Affairs Committee
Title:	AN ACT ELIMINATING CERTAIN FEES FOR PRESCRIBED MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR VETERANS.
Abstract:	To require the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to waive the registration and administration fees for veterans registered as qualifying patients for the palliative use of marijuana.
Status:	Referred by House to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding - 03/29/2016

Number:	CT [R] HB 5450 - Updated (Text, Status 04/22/2016)
Sponsor:	Public Health Committee
Title:	AN ACT CONCERNING THE PALLIATIVE USE OF MARIJUANA.
Abstract:	To make revisions to the statutes concerning the palliative use of marijuana.
Status:	File Number 700 - 04/21/2016

Number:	CT [R] SB 67 - Updated (Status 04/29/2016)
Sponsor:	Public Health Committee
Title:	AN ACT CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.
Abstract:	To make changes to the statutes to give advanced practice registered nurses additional authority and responsibilities.
Status:	House Calendar Number 490 - 04/28/2016

Number:	CT [R] SB 454 - Updated (Text, Status 04/28/2016)
Sponsor:	Judiciary Committee
Title:	AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATIC ERASURE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS AND BAIL FOR PERSONS CHARGED WITH MISDEMEANOR DRUG POSSESSION.
Abstract:	To ensure that criminal records subject to erasure are automatically erased and to provide notifications of such erasure.
Status:	Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate - 04/27/2016