Urgent: Bills Threatening Cannabis Rights
Two bills in the Maryland General Assembly threaten to restrict cannabis rights and limit market access. Take action now to protect our progress.
HB132 & SB215: Event Restrictions
These cross-filed bills would severely restrict cannabis-friendly events and private gatherings.
Key Restrictions:
- Mandatory state registration for all cannabis events
- Prohibits smoking at cannabis-friendly gatherings
- Imposes burdensome fees and regulations
- Requires complex local approval process
HB12 & SB214: Market Restrictions
These cross-filed bills would restrict hemp products and consolidate the cannabis market.
Key Issues:
- Targets federally legal hemp products
- Creates overly broad advertising restrictions
- Promotes market consolidation
- Excludes legacy operators
Legal Impact
These bills could face legal challenges due to conflicts with federal law and ongoing litigation. They risk creating regulatory uncertainty and destabilizing Maryland's cannabis market.
How This Works
Step 1: Enter your Maryland address to find your state legislators.
Step 2: Your representatives will include:
- Your State Senator
- Your State Delegates
- Senate Finance Committee Chair
- House Economic Matters Committee Chair
Step 3: Fill out your contact information in the representative cards.
Step 4: Choose which bill you're opposing:
- HB132/SB215 - Cannabis Event Restrictions
- HB12/SB214 - Market Restrictions
Step 5: Take action through email or phone:
Email Option:
- Click "Preview Email" to review the pre-written message
- Click "Send Opposition Email" on each representative's card to send individual emails
- You'll need to send separate emails to each representative
Phone Option:
- Click "Call Script" to view a professional script
- The script includes:
- A proper introduction as a constituent
- Clear statement of opposition
- Key talking points about the bill
- A respectful closing
- Click the phone number to start your call
💡 Pro Tip: Both calling and emailing are effective, but phone calls often have the strongest impact. Consider doing both!
Find Your Representatives
Enter your Maryland address to identify your state legislators and send them a message opposing restrictive cannabis legislation.
Contact Your Representatives
Senator Pamela Beidle
Senate Finance Committee Chair
Voice Your Opposition
Delegate C.T. Wilson
House Economic Matters Committee Chair
Voice Your Opposition
Submit Your Testimony to the General Assembly
Make your voice heard by providing testimony to the Maryland General Assembly. Follow these steps to submit written testimony or sign up for oral testimony.
Important Dates
Senate Bills (SB214 & SB215)
Hearing: January 30th, 2025
Testimony Sign-up: January 28th, 2025
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
House Bills (HB12 & HB132)
Hearing: February 18th, 2025
Testimony Sign-up: February 14th, 2025
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
1. Create Your MyMGA Account
Visit the Maryland General Assembly website
- Click "MyMGA" in the upper right corner
- Select "Register" for a new account
- Complete registration with valid email
2. Check Hearing Schedule
Find your bill's hearing date and time:
- Navigate to "Hearing Schedule" section
- Note the date and time for your bill
- Plan ahead for testimony signup window
3. Sign Up for Testimony
Important: Sign-up opens 2 business days before the hearing, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM only
Written Testimony
- Prepare testimony as PDF
- Include bill number at top
- State your position clearly
- Add your name and address
- Upload during signup window
Oral Testimony
- Choose in-person or virtual
- 2-minute time limit typically
- May reduce to 1 minute if over 30 witnesses
- Virtual testifiers receive Zoom link by 12 PM day-of
Important Notes
- No late submissions or sign-ups accepted
- Cannot switch between in-person and virtual after signup closes
- Request ADA accommodations 5-7 business days in advance
- Check committee guidelines for specific requirements
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