SB 492025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
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.
Passed a chamber Last action September 28, 2026: Removed from table
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 18
- Prime sponsor
- Daniel Laughlin
- Cosponsors (17)
- Anthony Williams, Camera Bartolotta, Christine Tartaglione, David Argall, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, James Malone, Joe Picozzi, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Kim Ward, Lisa Boscola, Marty Flynn, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Sharif Street, Wayne Fontana
Status
Passed a chamber as of September 28, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 10
June 10, 2026State SenateMOTION TO RECONSIDER BILL ON FINAL PASSAGEPassed29–21
yes (29) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, John Kane, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Michele Brooks, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (21) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, James Malone, Jay Costa, Judith Schwank, Katie Muth, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Boscola, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patty Kim, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana
June 10, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGEFailed23–27
yes (23) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, John Kane, Kim Ward, Lisa Baker, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Michele Brooks, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (27) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, Dawn Keefer, Doug Mastriano, James Malone, Jay Costa, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Katie Muth, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Boscola, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patty Kim, Scott Hutchinson, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana
June 9, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Rules & Executive Nominations): Adopt Amendment A03388Passed11–6
yes (11) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, David Argall, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Michele Brooks, Patrick Stefano, Wayne Langerholc
no (6) Christine Tartaglione, Jay Costa, Maria Collett, Nick Miller, Steven Santarsiero, Vincent Hughes
June 9, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Rules & Executive Nominations): Re-Reported as AmendedPassed11–6
yes (11) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, David Argall, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Michele Brooks, Patrick Stefano, Wayne Langerholc
no (6) Christine Tartaglione, Jay Costa, Maria Collett, Nick Miller, Steven Santarsiero, Vincent Hughes
June 9, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed14–8
yes (14) Amanda Cappelletti, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Kim Ward, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (8) Art Haywood, Cris Dush, Jay Costa, Judith Schwank, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Patty Kim, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes
May 4, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Law & Justice): Adopt Amendment A03203Passed10–1
yes (10) Christine Tartaglione, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Frank Farry, Joe Picozzi, Kim Ward, Lisa Boscola, Marty Flynn, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Fontana
no (1) Daniel Laughlin
May 4, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Law & Justice): Adopt Amendment A03155Passed7–4
yes (7) Daniel Laughlin, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Frank Farry, Joe Picozzi, Kim Ward, Tracy Pennycuick
no (4) Christine Tartaglione, Lisa Boscola, Marty Flynn, Wayne Fontana
May 4, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Law & Justice): Reported as AmendedPassed6–5
yes (6) Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Frank Farry, Joe Picozzi, Kim Ward, Tracy Pennycuick
no (5) Christine Tartaglione, Dawn Keefer, Lisa Boscola, Marty Flynn, Wayne Fontana
March 16, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Law & Justice): Adopt Amendment A02574Passed10–1
yes (10) Christine Tartaglione, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Frank Farry, Joe Picozzi, Kim Ward, Lisa Boscola, Marty Flynn, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Fontana
no (1) Dawn Keefer
October 21, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Law & Justice): Reported as CommittedPassed10–1
yes (10) Christine Tartaglione, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Frank Farry, Joe Picozzi, Kim Ward, Lisa Boscola, Marty Flynn, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Fontana
no (1) Dawn Keefer
Timeline 17
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2026 | Senate | Removed from table |
| September 28, 2026 | Senate | Laid on the table |
| June 10, 2026 | Senate | Vote by which this bill was defeated on final passage, reconsidered |
| June 10, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration and defeated on final passage |
| June 9, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| June 9, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| June 9, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as amended |
| June 8, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Rules & Executive Nominations |
| May 5, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| May 4, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as amended |
| March 16, 2026 | Senate | Amended in Senate Committee on Law & Justice |
| February 2, 2026 | Senate | Re-committed to Law & Justice |
| December 9, 2025 | Senate | Removed from table |
| December 9, 2025 | Senate | Laid on the table |
| October 21, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| October 21, 2025 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| June 30, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Law & Justice |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.