The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is set to hold a key vote tomorrow on House Bill 1200, which would legalize recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older. The bill, introduced by a bipartisan group of 27 lawmakers, narrowly passed the House Health Committee in a 14-12 vote along party lines. If approved, HB 1200 would allow adults to purchase marijuana from state-licensed Pennsylvania Cannabis Stores and grow up to two mature and two immature plants at home.
The legislation proposes a 12% tax on marijuana products and a 6% tax on paraphernalia, with revenue directed toward community reinvestment, substance use prevention, and cannabis-related programs. It also includes automatic expungement of certain marijuana convictions and equity measures for communities impacted by prohibition. Governor Josh Shapiro has voiced strong support for legalization. For more details, see the original article at The Marijuana Herald.