Latest Cannabis News: March 11, 2026

Latest Cannabis News: March 11, 2026

Sabrina
MARCH 11TH, 2026

Stay up to date with the latest legalization and cannabis news with the C.B. Advisors. Every week, we will release a snippet of what’s happening with each state in the cannabis industry. Did you miss last week? No worries – click here for last week’s cannabis news.

 

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CONNECTICUT

  • Headline: Connecticut lawmakers introduce bill to allow cannabis consumption lounges
  • What changed:
    • Proposed legislation would allow licensed cannabis retailers to operate on‑site consumption lounges.
    • Bill also includes provisions allowing THC‑infused beverages in bars and restaurants.
    • A public legislative hearing is scheduled to review the proposal.
  • Primary link(s):
    • https://www.ctinsider.com/cannabis/article/ct-cannabis-lounge-consume-legal-retail-smoke-21950144.php
    • https://www.ctinsider.com/cannabis/article/ct-thc-beverages-bars-legislature-21950137.php

 

VIRGINIA

  • Headline: Virginia legislature advances competing adult‑use retail framework bills
  • What changed:
    • HB 642 was reported from House Appropriations with substitute (16‑6 vote) advancing the retail cannabis market framework.
    • House and Senate chambers advanced separate cannabis retail bills, setting up reconciliation over tax structure and rollout timing.
    • House version proposes retail sales beginning Nov. 1, 2026, subject to regulatory readiness.
  • Primary link(s):
    • https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB642
    • https://legiscan.com/VA/bill/HB642/2026
    • https://www.marijuanamoment.net/virginia-house-and-senate-approve-differing-marijuana-sales-legalization-bills-setting-up-final-votes-and-negotiations/

 

WASHINGTON

  • Headline: Washington Senate bill proposes legalizing home cannabis cultivation
  • What changed:
    • SB 6204 would allow adults 21+ to grow up to six cannabis plants per person (15 per household).
    • Proposal would legalize personal cultivation in a state that currently bans non‑medical home grow.
    • Bill introduced and moving through the 2026 legislative session.
  • Primary link(s):
    • https://www.marijuanamoment.net/new-washington-bill-would-legalize-home-cultivation-of-marijuana/

 

 

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