StateVermont

S 278: An act relating to cannabis

Kesha Ram HinsdaleEnacted

S 278 status: Enacted — Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 18, 2026 (updated May 29, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

The Senate is currently reviewing a new proposal about marijuana, but it is not a law yet.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impacts identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impacts identified.

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • May provide improved regulatory clarity for licensees.

Risks

  • Potential for short-term compliance adjustment costs.

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Limited information provided on social policy adjustments.

Risks

  • Insufficient data to determine public health impacts.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

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Where it stands

Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 18, 2026

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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