Relates to limiting prohibitions of advertising of cannabis products or services on billboards
This bill amends the cannabis law to prohibit billboard advertisements that include cannabis brand information, such as logos or brand names. It directly affects cannabis businesses that advertise on billboards, as they can no longer display brand-specific details in their outdoor ads. The amendment clarifies that such brand information violates existing restrictions on cannabis advertising. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Jun 1, 2026
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A9622B
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MINOR
This bill updates the definition of billboards to allow local zoning laws to determine their size and location, and adds a new restriction prohibiting cannabis billboards in cities with a population of one million or more. These changes aim to balance state advertising rules with local community control while preventing large-scale advertising in major urban centers.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include local zoning authority over billboard placement and to exclude major cities (population 1 million+) from billboard advertising entirely.
DEFINITION
The definition of a billboard was modified to explicitly state that its size and location are subject to local zoning laws and regulations.
REQUIREMENT
A new provision was added that prohibits any billboard advertising a cannabis licensee from being located within a city having a population of one million or more.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Amendments
5
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 9622C
lower
May 19, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9622B
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9622A
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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