Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 401: AN ACT relating to medicinal cannabis.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 401 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to medicinal cannabis. Primary sponsor: Al Gentry (Democratic), Joshua Watkins (Democratic), Chad Aull (Democratic), Tina Bojanowski (Democratic), Adrielle Camuel (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Anne Donworth (Democratic), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Erika Hancock (Democratic), Nima Kulkarni (Democratic), Matt Lehman (Democratic), Rachel Roarx (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): to Health Services (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 218B.010 to add additional qualifying medical conditions for the use of medicinal cannabis; amend KRS 218B.025 to exempt medicinal cannabis resulting from at-home cultivation activities from possession limits and from the requirement that medicinal cannabis be kept in the original container received from a dispensary; amend KRS 218B.030 to conform; amend KRS 218B.035 to permit the use or consumption of medicinal cannabis by smoking while located on private property owned by the cardholder; amend KRS 218B.140 to remove the requirement that raw plant material packaged or sold in the state be marked or labeled as "not intended for consumption by smoking"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 218B to permit registered qualified patients who are at least 18 years of age and designated caregivers to possess, cultivate, and harvest up to 3 mature medicinal cannabis plants and 3 seedlings on private property owned by the cardholder.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Joshua Watkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Tina Bojanowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Adrielle Camuel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Anne Donworth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Erika Hancock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Nima Kulkarni | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Matt Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Rachel Roarx | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“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 Health Services (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House