SB 49 — An Act establishing the Cannabis Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for permits and for dispensing cannabis to patients and caregivers; and making repeals.
Last action — Vote by which this bill was defeated on final passage, reconsidered
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✓Introduced
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 30, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
Odds of enactment
Moderate chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.
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Passed Senate
Current position in the legislative process.
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18 sponsors
1 primary, 17 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (10 D · 8 R) — cross-party backing.
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Mixed recorded votes
8 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill establishes a Cannabis Control Board and outlines regulations for cannabis distribution.
This legislation aims to create a Cannabis Control Board that will oversee cannabis regulations and establish a fund for cannabis regulation. It also includes provisions for permits related to dispensing cannabis to patients and caregivers.
What this means for you
- Consumers: This means there will be a regulated system for obtaining cannabis, specifically for patients and caregivers.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1594 added · 1600 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill SB 49 specifies the appointment of three members by the Governor who must have experience in law enforcement, the medical field relating to addiction, and cannabis matters. This change ensures that the board has diverse expertise relevant to its responsibilities. It matters because it aims to enhance the board's ability to address complex issues related to public health, safety, and cannabis regulation by including members who bring specialized knowledge.
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16801805 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
WILLIAMS, FONTANA, SAVAL, STEFANO, FLYNN AND PICOZZI,OLA, JUNE 30, 2025 SENMAYSENAMENDED, 4,JUNE 2026IN,9, LAW2026ND ANDEXECUTIVE JUSTICE,NOMINATIONS, RE-REPORTED AS AMENDED, AN ACT Establishing the Cannabis Control Board;
The words and phrases used in this act shall have the 20250SB0049PN168020250SB0049PN1805 - 2 - meanings given to them in the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
20250SB0049PN168020250SB0049PN1805 - 3 - (ii) A product intended for human consumption with a THC concentration, however derived, that is a hemp- derived cannabinoid product and is excluded from the definition of "hemp" under this section.
and any part of that 20250SB0049PN168020250SB0049PN1805 - 4 - plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a total tetrahydrocannabinols concentration, including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, of not more than 0.3% on a dry weight basis.
(iii) any intermediate hemp-derived cannabinoid products which are marketed or sold as a final product or 20250SB0049PN168020250SB0049PN1805 - 5 - directly to an end consumer for personal or household use;
20250SB0049PN168020250SB0049PN1805 - 6 - (1) grown for the use of the stalk of the plant, fiber produced from such a stalk or any other non-cannabinoid derivative, mixture, preparation or manufacture of such a stalk;
20250SB0049PN168020250SB0049PN1805 - 7 - "Medical Marijuana Act." The act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act.
(1) ThreeThe following members appointed by the Governor.Governor:
THE(i) <--An FOLLOWINGindividual MEMBERSwith APPOINTEDexperience BYin THElaw GOVERNOR:enforcement.
(I)(ii) ANAn INDIVIDUALindividual WITHwith EXPERIENCEexperience INin LAWthe ENFORCEMENT.medical field and dealing with addiction.
(II)(iii) ANAn INDIVIDUALindividual WITHwith EXPERIENCEexperience INin THEcannabis MEDICALmatters. FIELD AND DEALING WITH ADDICTION.
(III) AN INDIVIDUAL WITH EXPERIENCE IN CANNABIS MATTERS.
20250SB0049PN1680 - 8 - (i) The President pro tempore of the Senate.
20250SB0049PN1805 - 8 - (ii) The Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(1) The term of office of a gubernatorial appointee 20250SB0049PN1680 - 9 - shall be three years and until a successor is appointed and 20250SB0049PN1805 - 9 - qualified.
If the Senate fails to hold the confirmation vote within seven days of nomination, the Senate shall be deemed to have confirmed 20250SB0049PN1680 - 10 - the nominee.
If the Senate rejects the nominee, the Governor 20250SB0049PN1805 - 10 - shall have five days to nominate a second proposed interim executive director and the Senate shall have five days after the nomination to hold a confirmation vote.
(h) Background investigation.--Appointees shall be subject to a background investigation conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police in accordance with this chapteract. ACT.
<-- (i) Qualifications and restrictions.-- (1) Each member at the time of appointment shall be at least 25 years of age and shall have been a resident of this Commonwealth for a period of at least one year immediately 20250SB0049PN1680 - 11 - preceding appointment.
Each member shall continue to remain a 20250SB0049PN1805 - 11 - resident of this Commonwealth during the term of membership on the board.
(iii) Amounts received from a family-controlled 20250SB0049PN1680 - 12 - trade or business in which both personal services and 20250SB0049PN1805 - 12 - capital are income-producing factors, provided that the personal services actually rendered by the member do not generate a significant amount of income.
(8) At the time of appointment and annually thereafter, each member shall disclose the existence of any financial interest in any applicant, permitted entity, intermediary, 20250SB0049PN1680 - 13 - subsidiary or holding company thereof held by the member or 20250SB0049PN1805 - 13 - known to be held by the member's immediate family.
The disclosure statement shall be filed with the 20250SB0049PN1680 - 14 - board and shall be open to inspection by the public at the 20250SB0049PN1805 - 14 - office of the board during the normal business hours of the board and for two years after termination of employment or a contract with the board.
(12) A member, employee or independent contractor of the board may not directly or indirectly solicit, request, suggest or recommend to any applicant, permitted entity, intermediary, subsidiary or holding company thereof or to any principal, employee, independent contractor or agent thereof, the appointment or employment of any person in any capacity by the applicant, permitted entity, intermediary, subsidiary 20250SB0049PN1680 - 15 - or holding company thereof for a period of two years from the 20250SB0049PN1805 - 15 - termination of term of office, employment or contract with the board.
If an ex officio member is convicted during the ex officio member's term in any domestic or foreign jurisdiction of a felony criminal offense related to the manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance in violation of The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, the ex officio member shall, upon conviction, be automatically removed from the board, and a designee shall be designated under subsection (f) to serve the remainder of the ex officio 20250SB0049PN1680 - 16 - member's term.
20250SB0049PN1805 - 16 - (16) The following shall apply to an employee of the board whose duties substantially involve licensing, enforcement, development of law, promulgation of regulations or development of policy relating to cannabis or who has other discretionary authority which may affect or influence the outcome of an action, proceeding or decision, including the executive director, bureau directors and attorneys:
(iv) A prospective employee who, upon employment, 20250SB0049PN1680 - 17 - would be subject to this paragraph must, as a condition 20250SB0049PN1805 - 17 - of employment, sign an affidavit that the prospective employee will not violate subparagraph (i) or (ii).
A knowing violation of this subparagraph shall result in termination of the person's employment and subject the 20250SB0049PN1680 - 18 - violator to penalties determined by the board.
20250SB0049PN1805 - 18 - (iv) Each contract between the board and an independent contractor which involves the duties provided under this paragraph shall contain a provision requiring the independent contractor to sign an affidavit that the independent contractor will not violate subparagraph (i) or (ii).
20250SB0049PN1680 - 19 - (20) The State Ethics Commission shall publish a list of 20250SB0049PN1805 - 19 - all employment positions within the board and employment positions within independent contractors whose duties would subject the individuals in those positions to the provisions of paragraphs (16) and (17).
(j) Fiduciary relationship.--A member or employee of the 20250SB0049PN1680 - 20 - board shall serve as a fiduciary of the Commonwealth.
20250SB0049PN1805 - 20 - (k) Standard of care.--Members shall exercise the standard of care required by 20 Pa.C.S.
73 (relating to municipalities investments) in the performance of their duties under this chapteract. ACT.
<-- (l) Liability.--Members shall not be personally liable for any of the following:
No appointment shall be final until receipt by the appointing authority of the required background investigation of the appointee by the 20250SB0049PN1680 - 21 - Pennsylvania State Police which shall be completed within 15 20250SB0049PN1805 - 21 - days.
(i) has been convicted of a crime that bears a close 20250SB0049PN1680 - 22 - relationship to the duties and responsibilities of the 20250SB0049PN1805 - 22 - position for which employment is sought;
(s) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following 20250SB0049PN1680 - 23 - words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this 20250SB0049PN1805 - 23 - subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
II (relating to accountability) and shall provide guidelines 20250SB0049PN1680 - 24 - applicable to members, employees, independent contractors of the 20250SB0049PN1805 - 24 - board and the immediate families of the members, employees and independent contractors to enable them to avoid any perceived or actual conflict of interest and to promote public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the board.
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(5) Not solicit funds for any charitable, educational, religious, health, fraternal, civic or other nonprofit entity from an applicant, cannabis organization, subsidiary, intermediary or holding company of a cannabis organization, 20250SB0049PN1680 - 25 - interested party or cannabis organization representative.
20250SB0049PN1805 - 25 - (6) Not meet or engage in discussions with any applicant, permitted entity or a cannabis organization representative unless the meeting or discussion occurs on the business premises of the board and is recorded in a log maintained for this purpose.
(b) Status of board.-- (1) The board shall be considered an independent agency 20250SB0049PN1680 - 26 - for the purposes of the following:
20250SB0049PN1805 - 26 - (i) The act of October 15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), known as the Commonwealth Attorneys Act.
20250SB0049PN1680 - 27 - (2) Only members of the board who are physically present 20250SB0049PN1805 - 27 - at a meeting of the board or able to participate fully in the deliberations by appropriate telecommunications means shall count toward a quorum of the board.
(3) In addition to the provisions of this chapteract ACT or <-- 65 Pa.C.S.
§ 1103(j) (relating to restricted activities), a member shall disclose the nature of the member's disqualifying interest, disqualify the member and abstain from voting in a proceeding under this chapteract ACT in which <-- the member's objectivity, impartiality, integrity or independence of judgment may be reasonably questioned, as provided in section 304(b)(7).
20250SB0049PN1680 - 28 - Section 307.
20250SB0049PN1805 - 28 - (a) Record of proceedings.--The board shall cause to be made and kept a record of all proceedings held at public meetings of the board.
Except as necessary to carry out the criminal history investigation specified under this chapteract, ACT, the <-- information shall be withheld from public disclosure in whole or in part, except that any information shall be released upon the lawful order of a court of competent jurisdiction or, with the approval of the Attorney General, to a duly authorized law 20250SB0049PN1680 - 29 - enforcement agency or shall be released to the public, in whole or in part, 20250SB0049PN1805 - 29 - to the extent that the release is requested by an applicant and does not otherwise contain confidential information about another person.
(f) Information held by department.--Files, records, reports and other information in the possession of the department pertaining to permits shall be made available to the board as may be necessary to the effective administration of this chapteract. <-- ACT.
<-- Section 308.
(2) Sections 201, 202, 203, 204 and 205 of the act of 20250SB0049PN1680 - 30 - July 31, 1968 (P.L.769, No.240), referred to as the Commonwealth Documents Law.
(3) Sections 204(b) and 301(10) of the act of October 20250SB0049PN1805 - 30 - 15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), known as the Commonwealth Attorneys Act.
(c) Regulations.--The board shall promulgate regulations, with input from stakeholders, to implement the provisions of this chapteract, ACT, including all of the following:
<-- (1) Regulation of cannabis and all its derivatives.
20250SB0049PN1680 - 31 - (8) Enforcement procedures, including fines, suspensions and revocations.
(9) Ownership and financial disclosure procedures and 20250SB0049PN1805 - 31 - requirements for cannabis organizations, including record keeping requirements.
(v) The system shall allow for two-way communication, automation and a secure application- programming interface with a cannabis organization's 20250SB0049PN1680 - 32 - enterprise resource planning, inventory, accounting and point-of-sale software.software or a laboratory's laboratory information system.
OR20250SB0049PN1805 A- LABORATORY'S32 LABORATORY- <--(vi) INFORMATIONThe SYSTEM.system shall include a secure application program interface capable of accessing all data required to be transmitted to the board to ensure compliance with the operational reporting requirements specified under this act and any regulations promulgated by the board.
(vi)(vii) The systemboard and the board's contracted seed-to- sale vendor shall includeallow acannabis securebusiness applicationestablishments programto interfaceutilize capableany ofenterprise accessingresource allplanning, datainventory, requiredaccounting toand bepoint-of-sale transmittedsoftware toof the boardcannabis tobusiness ensureestablishment's compliancechoosing withor a laboratory information system of the operationallaboratory's reportingchoosing, requirementsprovided specifiedthat underthe thissystems chaptermust ACTintegrate andthrough anyapplication- regulationsprogramming promulgatedinterface byto the <--State's board.seed-to-sale software.
(vii) The board and the board's contracted seed-to- sale vendor shall allow cannabis business establishments to utilize any enterprise resource planning, inventory, accounting and point-of-sale software of the cannabis business establishment's choosing, OR A LABORATORY <-- INFORMATION SYSTEM OF THE LABORATORY'S CHOOSING, provided that the systems must integrate through application- programming interface to the State's seed-to-sale software.
(ii) A requirement that transportation between cannabis organizations occurs in secured vehicles but allowing for transportation in vehicles other than those 20250SB0049PN1680 - 33 - owned and operated by cannabis organizations for purchasers to transport cannabis.
(iv) Policies encouraging bulk shipment where 20250SB0049PN1805 - 33 - appropriate.
(ii) An itemization, including weight of all cannabinoid and terpene ingredients specified for the 20250SB0049PN1680 - 34 - product.
(16) Advertising and marketing regulations that balance 20250SB0049PN1805 - 34 - the ability of a cannabis organization to engage in reasonable marketing and promotional activities that are not directed at minors to promote the use of cannabis.
(18) Requirements that cannabis organizations use standards and practices that align with United States Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration standards, when appropriate for the purposes of this chapteract. <-- ACT.
<-- (19) Procedures for the investigation and enforcement of unregulated and unpermitted cultivation, processing, manufacturing, sale, dispensing or distribution of cannabis or products intended for consumption or inhalation.
20250SB0049PN1680 - 35 - (20) Procedures for medical professionals to be accessible to patients.
(23) Restrictions necessary to protect public health and 20250SB0049PN1805 - 35 - safety.
NOTHINGNothing INin <--this THISparagraph PARAGRAPHshall SHALLbe BEconstrued CONSTRUEDto TOallow ALLOWthe THEboard BOARDto TOauthorize AUTHORIZEthe THEsale SALEof OFrecreational RECREATIONALmarijuana MARIJUANAabsent ABSENTapproval APPROVALby BYthe THEGeneral GENERALAssembly. ASSEMBLY.
(2) The board shall employ individuals, including a chief medical officer and an executive director as provided under section 303(g), as necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the board, who shall serve at the board's 20250SB0049PN1680 - 36 - pleasure.
For the purposes of this paragraph, the board shall not be considered an executive or independent agency under the act of October 20250SB0049PN1805 - 36 - 15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), known as the Commonwealth Attorneys Act.
(6) A request for proposal to conduct investigations of employees and applicants under this chapteract ACT shall include <-- a requirement that an offeror provide the number of employees of the offeror who will be engaged in the conduct of 20250SB0049PN1680 - 37 - investigations and who are residents of this Commonwealth and annuitants of a Federal, State or local law enforcement agency.
Preference shall be given to an offeror with a substantial number of employees who will be engaged in the conduct of investigations and who are residents of this 20250SB0049PN1805 - 37 - Commonwealth and annuitants of a Federal, State or local law enforcement agency.
For the purposes of this paragraph, the board shall be 20250SB0049PN1680 - 38 - considered an independent agency for purposes of the Commonwealth Attorneys Act.
20250SB0049PN1805 - 38 - (10) To enter into an agreement with the Pennsylvania State Police for the reimbursement of actual costs as approved by the board to the Pennsylvania State Police for the investigations.
(14) Within six months after the effective date of this paragraph, in a manner that does not impede the immediate implementation of the duties and responsibilities of the board under this chapteract ACT during the immediate two years <-- after the effective date of this paragraph, to develop and 20250SB0049PN1680 - 39 - implement an affirmative action plan to assure that all persons are accorded equality of opportunity in employment and contracting by the board, its contractors, subcontractors, assignees, lessees, agents, vendors and suppliers.
(15) To promulgate regulations pertaining to the 20250SB0049PN1805 - 39 - operation of the board.
The board shall provide the employees necessary for enforcement of this chapteract. ACT.
<-- (16) To transmit to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication each January in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and publish on the board's publicly accessible Internet website a complete list of all persons or entities who applied for or held a cannabis organization permit during the preceding calendar year and all intermediaries, subsidiaries and holding companies thereof and the status of the application or permit.
(17) To prepare and, through the Governor, submit annually to the General Assembly an itemized budget consistent with Article VI of The Administrative Code of 1929 consisting of the amounts necessary to be appropriated by the General Assembly out of the accounts established under this chapteract ACT required to meet the obligations accruing during <-- the fiscal period beginning July 1 of the following year.
(18) If, in any year, appropriations for the administration of this chapteract ACT are not enacted by June <-- 30, any funds appropriated for the administration of this chapteract ACT which are unexpended, uncommitted and <-- unencumbered at the end of a fiscal year shall remain available for expenditure by the board or other agency to which they were appropriated until the enactment of 20250SB0049PN1680 - 40 - appropriation for the ensuing fiscal year.
(19) To promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapteract. ACT.
<-- Except for temporary regulations authorized under this chapteract, ACT, regulations shall be adopted as provided under <-- the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.769, No.240), referred to as the Commonwealth Documents Law, and the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as 20250SB0049PN1805 - 40 - the Regulatory Review Act.
(20) To award, deny, deny the renewal of, revoke, condition or suspend any permit provided for in this chapteract <-- ACT if the board finds in its sole discretion that a <-- permittee, or its officers, employees or agents, have furnished false or misleading information to the board or failed to comply with applicable laws or the rules and regulations of the board and that it would be in the public interest to deny, deny the renewal of, revoke, condition or suspend the permit.
(21) Restrict access to confidential information in the possession of the board which has been obtained under this chapteract ACT and ensure that the confidentiality of <-- information is maintained and protected.
(23) Require that each cannabis organization provide to the board its audited annual financial statements, with additional detail as the board from time to time shall require, which information shall be submitted not later than 90 days after the end of the cannabis organization's fiscal 20250SB0049PN1680 - 41 - year.
(26) Require each cannabis organization permit applicant 20250SB0049PN1805 - 41 - to provide detailed site plans of its proposed facility which shall be reviewed and approved by the board for the purpose of determining the adequacy of the proposed security and surveillance measures inside and outside the facility.
(27) Consult with members of the Pennsylvania State Police, the Office of Attorney General, State agencies and other persons the board deems necessary for advice regarding the various aspects of the powers and duties imposed on it under this chapteract ACT and its jurisdiction over the <-- authorization and operation of cannabis organization facilities.
(28) Enter into contracts with persons for the purposes of carrying out the powers and duties of the board under this chapteract. ACT.
<-- (29) Appoint committees and subcommittees as necessary.
20250SB0049PN1680 - 42 - (ii) Only a board member may be chairperson of an advisory committee.
20250SB0049PN1805 - 42 - (D) Education.
(iv) A department, agency, office or other entity of the Commonwealth may cooperate and provide the board or its advisory committees or subcommittees with staff and expertise to assist the board in carrying out the powers and duties under this chapteract. ACT.
<-- (v) Recognized experts in the subject matter of an advisory committee or subcommittee of the board may be appointed to advise and assist the advisory committee or subcommittee by the board.
20250SB0049PN1680 - 43 - (ii) A cannabis organization representative shall have an ongoing duty to update its registration information on an ongoing basis.
(31) TOTo ISSUE,issue, NOTWITHSTANDINGnotwithstanding SECTIONsection 617(A)(1)617(a)(1) OFof THEthe <--Medical MEDICALMarijuana MARIJUANAAct, ACT,an ANadditional ADDITIONALdispensary DISPENSARYpermit PERMITto TOa A20250SB0049PN1805 CANNABIS- ORGANIZATION43 WITHIN- cannabis organization within 60 DAYSdays AFTERafter THEthe CANNABIScannabis ORGANIZATIONorganization SUBMITSsubmits Aa COMPLETEcomplete APPLICATIONapplication FORfor THEthe ADDITIONALadditional DISPENSARYdispensary PERMITpermit INin ACCORDANCEaccordance WITHwith PROCEDURESprocedures ESTABLISHEDestablished BYby THEthe BOARDboard UNDERunder SECTIONsection 308(C)(4),308(c)(4), IFif THEthe CANNABIScannabis ORGANIZATIONorganization SATISFIESsatisfies ALLall OFof THEthe FOLLOWING:following:
(I)(i) THEThe CANNABIScannabis ORGANIZATIONorganization WASwas ANan INDEPENDENTindependent GROWER/PROCESSORgrower/processor UNDERunder THEthe MEDICALMedical MARIJUANAMarijuana ACTAct BEFOREbefore APRILApril 12, 2024.
(II)(ii) THEThe CANNABIScannabis ORGANIZATIONorganization SATISFIESsatisfies THEthe APPLICABLEapplicable REQUIREMENTSrequirements FORfor Aa DISPENSARYdispensary PERMITpermit UNDERunder SECTIONsection 618 OFof THEthe MEDICALMedical MARIJUANAMarijuana ACT.Act.
(1) With exceptions for private, security-related and trade secret information, applications for permits submitted 20250SB0049PN1680 - 44 - by a cannabis organization.
(2) Information relating to penalties or other disciplinary actions taken against a cannabis organization or agent by the board for violation of this chapteract. ACT.
<-- Section 311.
(i) Manufacture, sell, offer for sale, dispense, distribute or market an intermediate hemp-derived product 20250SB0049PN1805 - 44 - as a final hemp-derived cannabinoid product or directly to an end consumer for personal or household use.
20250SB0049PN1680 - 45 - (c) Suspension or revocation.--In addition to any other penalty provided by Federal or State law, upon the conduct of a third or subsequent unpermitted activity under subsection (a), a local government unit may suspend, revoke or deny a license, permit or other authorization to conduct business whatsoever, issued by the local government unit and held by the person or for which the person has made application.
(d) Violations.--A violation of subsection (a) is an unfair <-- or deceptive act or practice under the act of December 17, 1968 20250SB0049PN1805 - 45 - (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.
All remedies, penalties and authority granted to the Attorney General under that act shall be available for the enforcement of this chapteract. ACT.
<-- (e) Actions.--In addition to the authority granted to the Attorney General under this section, an organization or consumer injured by a violation of subsection (a) may bring an action to enjoin an organization retailing, cultivating, manufacturing, distributing or possessing cannabis without a permit and to recover actual damages sustained.
(D) VIOLATIONS.-- <-- (1) A VIOLATION OF SUBSECTION (A) IS AN UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACT OR PRACTICE UNDER THE ACT OF DECEMBER 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, NO.387), KNOWN AS THE UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW.
(2) ALL REMEDIES, PENALTIES AND AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL UNDER THAT ACT SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT.
(3) THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY UNDER THIS SECTION.
(b) Source of funds.--Fees, TAXEStaxes ANDand MONEYmoney payable under <-- this chapteract ACTand ANDthe THEMedical MEDICALMarijuana MARIJUANAAct ACT shall be <-- deposited into 20250SB0049PN1805 - 46 - the fund.
The money deposited into the fund may 20250SB0049PN1680 - 46 - only be used for the purposes specified in this section.
Forty percent of the revenue in the fund shall be expended for operations of the board, including outreach efforts and other projects, as required by this chapteract. ACT.
Fifteen percent of <-- the amount in the fund shall be used by the board to establish the following:
(3) To the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, for distribution to local police departments which demonstrate a need relating to the enforcement of this chapteract, ACT, 10% of the revenue in the fund.
<--20250SB0049PN1805 - 47 - (4) The remainder shall be transferred to the General 20250SB0049PN1680 - 47 - Fund to provide economic relief to this Commonwealth.
(b) Reports to General Assembly.--The board shall conduct an ongoing review of the operation of this chapteract ACT and the <-- impact of 20250SB0049PN1805 - 48 - cannabis in this Commonwealth, including reviews of 20250SB0049PN1680 - 48 - other jurisdictions, Federal laws and academic research.
(a) Sole authority.--The board shall have general and sole regulatory authority over the conduct of cannabis or related activities as described in this chapteract ACT and shall administer <-- and enforce the provisions of this chapteract. ACT.
The board shall <-- have all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate its purposes in administering the cannabis program.
(b) Granted authority.--An authority granted to a Commonwealth agency or Commonwealth employee or appointee under this chapteract ACT shall be given to the Commonwealth agency or <-- employee or appointee empowered to permit, discipline, revoke, regulate or make regulations under this chapteract. ACT.
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20250SB0049PN1805 - 49 - (b) Process.--The transfer under subsection (a) shall begin 20250SB0049PN1680 - 49 - on the earlier of 14 days after the effective date of this subsection or the day after an interim executive director is confirmed by the Senate and be completed within 180 days.
(ii) The personnel, appropriations, equipment and other items and material transferred to the board under this section shall include an appropriate portion of the general administrative, overhead and supporting personnel, appropriations, equipment and other material of the Department of Health and shall include, where 20250SB0049PN1805 - 50 - applicable, Federal grants and money and other benefits 20250SB0049PN1680 - 50 - from any Federal program.
(b) Compliant hemp products outside board jurisdiction.--A hemp-derived cannabinoid product that meets the definition of "hemp" under this act, including a final hemp-derived cannabinoid product containing not more than 0.4 milligrams 20250SB0049PN1805 - 51 - combined total per container of total tetrahydrocannabinols, 20250SB0049PN1680 - 51 - including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, and any other cannabinoids that have similar effects, or are marketed to have similar effects, on humans or animals as a tetrahydrocannabinol as determined by the board, shall not be subject to regulation by the board under this act unless and until otherwise provided by the laws of this Commonwealth.
(c)20250SB0049PN1805 Fees.-- 20250SB0049PN1680 - 52 - (c) Fees.-- (1) A one-time, nonrefundable application fee of $10,000 shall be payable to the board upon submission of the initial application for a permit.
(h) Inspections.--The board, or a designee, may conduct 20250SB0049PN1805 - 53 - regular and unannounced inspections of permitted facilities to 20250SB0049PN1680 - 53 - ensure compliance.
20250SB0049PN1805 - 54 - (e) Permit duration.--A permit shall be valid for one year 20250SB0049PN1680 - 54 - and renewable upon compliance verification.
(5) Third-party transporters shall use GPS tracking and 20250SB0049PN1805 - 55 - report delivery schedules, routes and times weekly to the 20250SB0049PN1680 - 55 - board via electronic communication.
(2) Electronic payments may be accepted, with 20250SB0049PN1805 - 56 - transactions recorded for auditing.
20250SB0049PN1680 - 56 - (3) Products shall be sealed and tamper-evident, with no consumption permitted by delivery personnel.
CHAPTER 6 (Reserved) CHAPTER 7 MISCELLANEOUS20250SB0049PN1805 PROVISIONS 20250SB0049PN1680 - 57 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 701.
(a) Remediation.--A grower/processor may apply solvent-based extraction methods and processes to medical marijuana plants 20250SB0049PN1805 - 58 - that have failed a test conducted by an approved laboratory at 20250SB0049PN1680 - 58 - harvest, subject to the following:
20250SB0049PN1805 - 59 - (8) Chapter 12 of the Medical Marijuana Act is repealed.
20250SB0049PN1680 - 59 - Section 704.
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Action History
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Vote by which this bill was defeated on final passage, reconsidered
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Third consideration and defeated on final passage
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Re-reported as committed
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Re-referred to Appropriations
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Re-reported as amended
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Re-referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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Second consideration
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Re-reported as amended
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Amended in Senate Committee on Law & Justice
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Re-committed to Law & Justice
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Laid on the table
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Reported as committed
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Referred to Law & Justice
Sponsors
- Daniel Laughlin · Primary
- Kim L. Ward · Cosponsor
- Sharif Street · Cosponsor
- David G. Argall · Cosponsor
- Christine M. Tartaglione · Cosponsor
- Devlin J. Robinson · Cosponsor
- Judith L. Schwank · Cosponsor
- James Andrew Malone · Cosponsor
- Elder A. Vogel · Cosponsor
- Camera Bartolotta · Cosponsor
- John I. Kane · Cosponsor
- Lisa M. Boscola · Cosponsor
- Wayne D. Fontana · Cosponsor
- Nikil Saval · Cosponsor
- Patrick J. Stefano · Cosponsor
- Marty Flynn · Cosponsor
- Joe Picozzi · Cosponsor
- Anthony H. Williams · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 235 not signed on · 20 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Daniel Laughlin Republican Voted No
Co-sponsors (17)
- Kim L. Ward Republican
- Sharif Street Democratic
- David G. Argall Republican
- Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Voted No
- Devlin J. Robinson Republican
- Judith L. Schwank Democratic Voted No
- James Andrew Malone Democratic Voted No
- Elder A. Vogel Republican
- Camera Bartolotta Republican
- John I. Kane Democratic
- Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Voted No
- Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Voted No
- Nikil Saval Democratic Voted No
- Patrick J. Stefano Republican
- Marty Flynn Democratic Voted No
- Joe Picozzi Republican
- Anthony H. Williams Democratic
Not signed on (235)
235 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 235 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 23 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 46% | 54% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (50)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Williams | — | Nay |
| Amanda M. Cappelletti | Democratic | Nay |
| Art Haywood | Democratic | Nay |
| Carolyn T. Comitta | Democratic | Nay |
| Christine M. Tartaglione | Democratic | Nay |
| James Andrew Malone | Democratic | Nay |
| Jay Costa | Democratic | Nay |
| John I. Kane | Democratic | Yea |
| Judith L. Schwank | Democratic | Nay |
| Katie J. Muth | Democratic | Nay |
| Lindsey M. Williams | Democratic | Nay |
| Lisa M. Boscola | Democratic | Nay |
| Maria Collett | Democratic | Nay |
| Marty Flynn | Democratic | Nay |
| Nick Miller | Democratic | Nay |
| Nick Pisciottano | Democratic | Nay |
| Nikil Saval | Democratic | Nay |
| Patty Kim | Democratic | Nay |
| Sharif Street | Democratic | Yea |
| Steven J. Santarsiero | Democratic | Nay |
| Timothy P. Kearney | Democratic | Nay |
| Vincent J. Hughes | Democratic | Nay |
| Wayne D. Fontana | Democratic | Nay |
| Camera Bartolotta | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Gebhard | Republican | Yea |
| Cris Dush | Republican | Nay |
| Daniel Laughlin | Republican | Yea |
| David G. Argall | Republican | Yea |
| Dawn W. Keefer | Republican | Nay |
| Devlin J. Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Doug Mastriano | Republican | Nay |
| Elder A. Vogel | Republican | Yea |
| Frank A. Farry | Republican | Yea |
| Gene Yaw | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Rothman | Republican | Yea |
| Jarrett Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Picozzi | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Pittman | Republican | Yea |
| Judy Ward | Republican | Nay |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Republican | Nay |
| Lisa Baker | Republican | Yea |
| Lynda Schlegel Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Brooks | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick J. Stefano | Republican | Yea |
| Rosemary M. Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Scott E. Hutchinson | Republican | Nay |
| Scott Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne Langerholc | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 58% | 42% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (50)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Williams | — | Nay |
| Amanda M. Cappelletti | Democratic | Nay |
| Art Haywood | Democratic | Nay |
| Carolyn T. Comitta | Democratic | Nay |
| Christine M. Tartaglione | Democratic | Nay |
| James Andrew Malone | Democratic | Nay |
| Jay Costa | Democratic | Nay |
| John I. Kane | Democratic | Yea |
| Judith L. Schwank | Democratic | Nay |
| Katie J. Muth | Democratic | Nay |
| Lindsey M. Williams | Democratic | Nay |
| Lisa M. Boscola | Democratic | Nay |
| Maria Collett | Democratic | Nay |
| Marty Flynn | Democratic | Nay |
| Nick Miller | Democratic | Nay |
| Nick Pisciottano | Democratic | Nay |
| Nikil Saval | Democratic | Nay |
| Patty Kim | Democratic | Nay |
| Sharif Street | Democratic | Yea |
| Steven J. Santarsiero | Democratic | Nay |
| Timothy P. Kearney | Democratic | Nay |
| Vincent J. Hughes | Democratic | Nay |
| Wayne D. Fontana | Democratic | Nay |
| Camera Bartolotta | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Gebhard | Republican | Yea |
| Cris Dush | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Laughlin | Republican | Yea |
| David G. Argall | Republican | Yea |
| Dawn W. Keefer | Republican | Yea |
| Devlin J. Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Doug Mastriano | Republican | Yea |
| Elder A. Vogel | Republican | Yea |
| Frank A. Farry | Republican | Yea |
| Gene Yaw | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Rothman | Republican | Yea |
| Jarrett Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Picozzi | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Pittman | Republican | Yea |
| Judy Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Baker | Republican | Yea |
| Lynda Schlegel Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Brooks | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick J. Stefano | Republican | Yea |
| Rosemary M. Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Scott E. Hutchinson | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne Langerholc | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 36% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda M. Cappelletti | Democratic | Yea |
| Art Haywood | Democratic | Nay |
| Jay Costa | Democratic | Nay |
| Judith L. Schwank | Democratic | Nay |
| Patty Kim | Democratic | Nay |
| Sharif Street | Democratic | Yea |
| Timothy P. Kearney | Democratic | Nay |
| Vincent J. Hughes | Democratic | Nay |
| Cris Dush | Republican | Nay |
| Daniel Laughlin | Republican | Yea |
| Devlin J. Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Elder A. Vogel | Republican | Yea |
| Jarrett Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Picozzi | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Pittman | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Republican | Nay |
| Lynda Schlegel Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Rosemary M. Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne Langerholc | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 65% | 35% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (17)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Christine M. Tartaglione | Democratic | Nay |
| Jay Costa | Democratic | Nay |
| Maria Collett | Democratic | Nay |
| Nick Miller | Democratic | Nay |
| Steven J. Santarsiero | Democratic | Nay |
| Vincent J. Hughes | Democratic | Nay |
| Camera Bartolotta | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Gebhard | Republican | Yea |
| David G. Argall | Republican | Yea |
| Gene Yaw | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Rothman | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Pittman | Republican | Yea |
| Judy Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Brooks | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick J. Stefano | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne Langerholc | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 65% | 35% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (17)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Christine M. Tartaglione | Democratic | Nay |
| Jay Costa | Democratic | Nay |
| Maria Collett | Democratic | Nay |
| Nick Miller | Democratic | Nay |
| Steven J. Santarsiero | Democratic | Nay |
| Vincent J. Hughes | Democratic | Nay |
| Camera Bartolotta | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Gebhard | Republican | Yea |
| David G. Argall | Republican | Yea |
| Gene Yaw | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Rothman | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Pittman | Republican | Yea |
| Judy Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Brooks | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick J. Stefano | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne Langerholc | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 55% | 45% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Christine M. Tartaglione | Democratic | Nay |
| Lisa M. Boscola | Democratic | Nay |
| Marty Flynn | Democratic | Nay |
| Wayne D. Fontana | Democratic | Nay |
| Daniel Laughlin | Republican | Yea |
| Dawn W. Keefer | Republican | Nay |
| Devlin J. Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Frank A. Farry | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Picozzi | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 9% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Christine M. Tartaglione | Democratic | Yea |
| Lisa M. Boscola | Democratic | Yea |
| Marty Flynn | Democratic | Yea |
| Wayne D. Fontana | Democratic | Yea |
| Daniel Laughlin | Republican | Nay |
| Dawn W. Keefer | Republican | Yea |
| Devlin J. Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Frank A. Farry | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Picozzi | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 9% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Christine M. Tartaglione | Democratic | Yea |
| Lisa M. Boscola | Democratic | Yea |
| Marty Flynn | Democratic | Yea |
| Wayne D. Fontana | Democratic | Yea |
| Daniel Laughlin | Republican | Yea |
| Dawn W. Keefer | Republican | Nay |
| Devlin J. Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Frank A. Farry | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Picozzi | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 9% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Christine M. Tartaglione | Democratic | Yea |
| Lisa M. Boscola | Democratic | Yea |
| Marty Flynn | Democratic | Yea |
| Wayne D. Fontana | Democratic | Yea |
| Daniel Laughlin | Republican | Yea |
| Dawn W. Keefer | Republican | Nay |
| Devlin J. Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Frank A. Farry | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Picozzi | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 49?
- SB 49 is sponsored by Daniel Laughlin (Republican), Kim L. Ward (Republican), Sharif Street (Democratic), David G. Argall (Republican), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Devlin J. Robinson (Republican), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), James Andrew Malone (Democratic), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), Camera Bartolotta (Republican), John I. Kane (Democratic), Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Nikil Saval (Democratic), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Marty Flynn (Democratic), Joe Picozzi (Republican), and Anthony H. Williams (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 49?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 30, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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