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CT CannaTimes would like to thank the bipartisan proponents, sponsors, and supporters of SB 191 “An Act Concerning the Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Pilot Program” which officially passed both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly today.
Buried inside HB 5222 is a little-noticed cannabis definition rewrite that could have major consequences for Connecticut’s hemp and cannabinoid market.
Connecticut lawmakers quietly inserted a major cannabis power shift into HB 5222.
Hartford, CT — A provision in the amended version of House Bill 5350 creates a clear pathway for Social Equity cannabis businesses in Connecticut to be sold or transferred after a set period; while requiring a fixed state fee each time ownership changes.
The 2025 Medical Cannabis Caregiver Bill HB 5429 came closer than most people realize to breaking through and passing to the house.
HARTFORD — In a stunning contradiction, Connecticut lawmakers have passed House Bill 5350 after floor debate repeatedly emphasizing that legal cannabis is “safe because it is tested” while the bill itself strips those testing standards out of state statute.
In 2025, Connecticut officials opposed expanding caregiver and patient cultivation under HB 5429 for one primary reason:
A targeted bill that cuts off aerial detection programs and federal involvement in private cannabis enforcement
At a recent hearing before the Connecticut General Law Committee, Andrew Simonow, President of Crisp Cannabis, made his position clear.
Connecticut’s legal cannabis market is often described as open, regulated, and equitable. But multiple nonpartisan reports produced by the Connecticut General Assembly’s Office of Legislative Research show that, in practice, most people are effectively blocked from participating.
When Connecticut lawmakers passed HB 7181 in June 2025, most attention focused on enforcement, smoke shops, and cannabis penalties.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is asking a court to rule that nearly all records created by the General Assembly — emails, drafts, communications, internal discussions — should be exempt from public disclosure, as long as they relate to “legitimate legislative activity.”
HB 7181 Makes It Only a Matter of Time Before the DEA and CT Police Show Up at Homegrowers’ Doors - 11.26.2025
When the Social Equity Council (SEC) announced its 2025 “Partner Award” honorees this week, the post looked harmless — smiling photos, hashtags about leadership, polished talking points about “equity in action.”
Hi! People is promoting its Hartford “GRAND OPENING – Hartford’s Most Anticipated Event of 2025” at 306 Market Street, with live music, food trucks, “The Emerald Smoke Lounge,” “special vendors + CT’s favorite canna-brands,” “freshly stocked shelves,” promotions, and “exclusive discounts” for people who tag friends and RSVP.
Connecticut lawmakers have done something few cannabis consumers or patients realize: they’ve quietly built a pipeline that funnels cannabis sales, fees, beverage taxes, and smoke shop penalties into a dedicated enforcement war chest.
As Connecticut lawmakers and law enforcement double down on cannabis enforcement—raiding smoke shops, busting delivery drivers, and slapping down small-scale growers—the money trail tells another story.
Despite years of promises for cannabis reform, justice, and equity — HB 7181 has now passed both the House and Senate unanimously, and will become law.
The Setup: HB 7181 — Connecticut’s Cannabis, Hemp and Tobacco Enforcement Bill
Connecticut Quietly Supercharges Cannabis Enforcement — Using Cannabis Tax Money to Do It
The Connecticut General Assembly is moving forward with HB 7178, a highly detailed bill that makes significant changes to cannabis, hemp, and infused beverage laws. Let’s break down exactly what this bill changes — especially regarding THC potency and how the cannabis system operates:
As more states legalize cannabis, not all legalization is created equal. Some states impose far stricter rules on consumers, homegrowers, and businesses than others.
Hartford, CT – A new cannabis enforcement bill, HB 7132, has officially passed both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly and now awaits the governor’s signature.
In a confusing twist for advocates of drug policy reform, a recent vote comparison shows that several Connecticut lawmakers who voted to support psilocybin access also voted to increase criminal-style enforcement against cannabis users and small businesses.
Connecticut lawmakers are quietly advancing a pair of cannabis enforcement bills — SB 970 and HB 7181 — that threaten to turn the clock back on years of hard-fought progress toward equity, access, and justice for patients and consumers.
Connecticut just made headlines—but not for progress. Instead, it has entered the national stage for all the wrong reasons.
The Connecticut General Assembly is moving forward with one of the most extreme, unnecessary, and constitutionally dangerous cannabis enforcement bills in state history — Substitute House Bill 7181 (File No. 835). This legislation proposes sweeping new powers under the guise of enforcement — but make no mistake: this is not about safety. It is about control, surveillance, and u
Connecticut’s new cannabis enforcement bill isn’t about safety — it’s about control, punishment, and profit.
The state just created a new legal category of high-THC hemp. But is it really about public safety—or market control?
As lawmakers tout House Bill 7181 as a crackdown on illegal smoke shops, questions arise: why ignore the Senate bill that actually closes them — and why is the Attorney General being honored by prohibitionists while championing Drug War 2.0 in Connecticut?
Hartford, CT – In a move widely touted by lawmakers as a step toward progressive drug policy, the Connecticut General Assembly advanced HB 7065, a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in “magic mushrooms.”
When the people are not heard, consequences arise.
Connecticut’s cannabis tax revenue is 58% below projections—and now lawmakers are pushing restrictions on home growing and more enforcement (HB7181).
Respected Members of The General Law Committee [Names of Rep or Senator]*** ‼,
A new bill, HB 7181, introduced by the Connecticut General Law Committee, is raising alarms among cannabis advocates, small business owners, and legal experts. This proposed law significantly expands law enforcement authority over cannabis and hemp businesses, giving the government unprecedented power to investigate, fine, and shut down businesses without due process.
The 2021 SB 1201 (Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act - RERACA) raises significant constitutional and democratic concerns due to its broad delegation of authority to the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Commissioner and the lack of direct legislative oversight.
Annual Statement of Financial Interests (Form ETH-3) covering calendar year 2024, filed with the Connecticut Office of State Ethics by Gary Winfield, State Senator. Obtained by Connecticut CannaTimes through a Freedom of Information request. Published as received.
Annual Statement of Financial Interests (Form ETH-3) covering calendar year 2023, filed with the Connecticut Office of State Ethics by Gary Winfield, State Senator. Obtained by Connecticut CannaTimes through a Freedom of Information request. Published as received.
Annual Statement of Financial Interests (Form ETH-3) covering calendar year 2022, filed with the Connecticut Office of State Ethics by Gary Winfield, State Senator. Obtained by Connecticut CannaTimes through a Freedom of Information request. Published as received.
Annual Statement of Financial Interests (Form ETH-3) covering calendar year 2021, filed with the Connecticut Office of State Ethics by Gary Winfield, State Senator. Obtained by Connecticut CannaTimes through a Freedom of Information request. Published as received.
Annual Statement of Financial Interests (Form ETH-3) covering calendar year 2025, filed with the Connecticut Office of State Ethics by Gary Turco, State Representative. Obtained by Connecticut CannaTimes through a Freedom of Information request. Published as received.
Annual Statement of Financial Interests (Form ETH-3) covering calendar year 2024, filed with the Connecticut Office of State Ethics by Gary Turco, State Representative. Obtained by Connecticut CannaTimes through a Freedom of Information request. Published as received.
Annual Statement of Financial Interests (Form ETH-3) covering calendar year 2023, filed with the Connecticut Office of State Ethics by Gary Turco, State Representative. Obtained by Connecticut CannaTimes through a Freedom of Information request. Published as received.
Annual Statement of Financial Interests (Form ETH-3) covering calendar year 2022, filed with the Connecticut Office of State Ethics by Gary Turco, State Representative. Obtained by Connecticut CannaTimes through a Freedom of Information request. Published as received.
Annual Statement of Financial Interests (Form ETH-3) covering calendar year 2021, filed with the Connecticut Office of State Ethics by Gary Turco, State Representative. Obtained by Connecticut CannaTimes through a Freedom of Information request. Published as received.
Annual Statement of Financial Interests (Form ETH-3) covering calendar year 2025, filed with the Connecticut Office of State Ethics by David Rutigliano, State Representative. Obtained by Connecticut CannaTimes through a Freedom of Information request. Published as received.
Annual Statement of Financial Interests (Form ETH-3) covering calendar year 2024, filed with the Connecticut Office of State Ethics by David Rutigliano, State Representative. Obtained by Connecticut CannaTimes through a Freedom of Information request. Published as received.
Annual Statement of Financial Interests (Form ETH-3) covering calendar year 2023, filed with the Connecticut Office of State Ethics by David Rutigliano, State Representative. Obtained by Connecticut CannaTimes through a Freedom of Information request. Published as received.
