Missouri Lawmaker Proposes Major Overhaul of State’s Marijuana and Hemp Laws
A Missouri state representative has introduced a proposed constitutional amendment that would significantly revise the state’s marijuana and hemp laws. If passed, the amendment would provide expanded legal protections, eliminate possession limits, and reshape the way marijuana is regulated, taxed, and enforced throughout the state.
The proposal, House Joint Resolution 106, would repeal Missouri’s current constitutional provisions on marijuana and replace them with a new framework that covers both medical and recreational cannabis. Key provisions of the amendment include:
* Eliminating statewide purchase and possession limits for adults and qualifying medical patients
* Allowing adults and qualifying patients to grow marijuana at home for personal use
* Expanding legal protections for consumers, caregivers, and businesses involved in cannabis-related activities
* Expunging certain nonviolent marijuana-related convictions
* Limiting civil and criminal penalties for lawful cannabis use
* Providing workplace protections to prohibit discrimination against employees who use cannabis off-duty, unless impairment affects job performance or safety
If approved by lawmakers, the proposal would be put to a vote by Missouri residents in the November 2026 general election. The amendment aims to provide a more comprehensive and equitable approach to regulating marijuana and hemp in the state, while also promoting public safety and protecting the rights of individuals involved in the cannabis industry.
