US EditionPennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
- The Pennsylvania House passed a bill on May 14, 2025, legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, sending it to the Senate for consideration.
- The bill follows Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal linking marijuana legalization to generating over $500 million in revenue primarily from licensing fees.
- The legislation assigns the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to regulate sales through state-managed outlets and dedicates tax revenue to community development, substance abuse programs, and expungement of convictions.
- Democrats praised the bill as a "balanced, responsible and robust framework" creating jobs and ensuring safety, while Republicans warned it could increase usage, harm public health, and fail to effectively protect youth.
- Despite House approval, the Senate shows resistance to the state store model, suggesting the bill may undergo changes or face challenges before becoming law.
74 Articles
74 Articles
Up in smoke-- PA Senate committee rejects House-backed bill to legalize marijuana
Pennsylvanians will have to wait longer for legal recreational marijuana after a Senate committee vote Tuesday. Just last week, the PA House of Representatives passed House Bill 1200, which would have legalized recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania under a state store model, but earlier today, the Senate Law and Justice Committee, led by Dan Laughlin, voted 7 to 3 to reject that proposal. Construction on new Edison Elementary progressing a…
First Cannabis Legalization Bill to Pass PA House Rejected in Senate
A cannabis legalization bill passed the Pennsylvania House—a historic first after years of statewide efforts. But after moving to the Senate—where there’s entrenched opposition to marijuana reform in general, and this version of it in particular—it’s been rejected in committee. On May 13, as Marijuana Moment reported, the Senate Law and Justice Committee voted 7-3 against the measure, suggesting no amendments. Representatives Rick Krajewski (D) …
State Senate committee rejects bill that would have legalized recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Republican-led Senate Committee on Tuesday rejected a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania less than a week after it passed the Democratic-led House, and the Senate Republican leader subsequently cast doubt...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
