Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 199: AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 199 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis. Primary sponsor: Nima Kulkarni (Democratic), Tina Bojanowski (Democratic), Al Gentry (Democratic), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Erika Hancock (Democratic), Joshua Watkins (Democratic), Lisa Willner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nima Kulkarni | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Tina Bojanowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Erika Hancock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Joshua Watkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Lisa Willner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House