HB 401 is sponsored by Rachel Roarx (Democrat), Matthew Lehman (Democrat), Nima Kulkarni (Democrat), Erika Hancock (Democrat), Daniel Grossberg (Democrat), Anne Gay Donworth (Democrat), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democrat), Adrielle Camuel (Democrat), Tina Bojanowski (Democrat), Chad Aull (Democrat), Joshua Watkins (Democrat), and Al Gentry (Democrat).

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Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 12 D cosponsors

HB 401 — AN ACT relating to medicinal cannabis.

Last action January 23, 2026 — to Health Services (H)

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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

In Committee

Current position in the legislative process.
12 sponsors

12 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (12 D).

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

January 23, 2026
to Health Services (H)
January 15, 2026
to Committee on Committees (H)
January 15, 2026
introduced in House

Sponsorship breakdown

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12 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 126 not signed on

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (126)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 401 do?: 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.
Who sponsors HB 401?: HB 401 is sponsored by Rachel Roarx (Democrat), Matthew Lehman (Democrat), Nima Kulkarni (Democrat), Erika Hancock (Democrat), Daniel Grossberg (Democrat), Anne Gay Donworth (Democrat), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democrat), Adrielle Camuel (Democrat), Tina Bojanowski (Democrat), Chad Aull (Democrat), Joshua Watkins (Democrat), and Al Gentry (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 401?: This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB 401
Jurisdiction: Kentucky
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 15, 2026
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Rachel Roarx

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