District of ColumbiaB26-0344Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Medical Cannabis Conditional Licensure Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Phil Mendelson (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Longer licenses for medical cannabis businesses

If you own or apply for a conditional medical cannabis license in D.C., your license can last up to 3 years. Deadlines that used to be tied to 2 years now run until your license term ends. A one-year license that was active on December 17, 2024, and became a 2-year license now becomes a 3-year license. The new 3-year license ends two years after the original license’s expiration date. You pay no extra fee and need no board approval. These rules apply starting June 28, 2025.

When the cannabis license changes apply

The changes to conditional medical cannabis licenses apply starting June 28, 2025. This is an emergency law and stays in effect for no more than 90 days under D.C. law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Phil Mendelson
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 10/7/2025

Final Reading