Cannabis Legislation Wrap Up For 2021

Over the past 12 months, dozens of cannabis and cannabis-related bills were introduced to Congress. Some measures were renewed, others were introduced for the first time; however, each legislation dealt with a niche aspect of the industry, such as federal and state legalization, medical cannabis, banking, descheduling and rescheduling, decriminalization, social justice and equity, veterans access, minority- and women-owned small businesses and hemp and CBD. Below is a list and high-level summary of every federal cannabis bill introduced in 2021.

• The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act
• The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA)
• The Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement (HOPE) Act