by MPP

HB 1, sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski, would make possession of a limited amount of cannabis legal for adults 21 and older under Delaware state law.

A separate bill, HB 2, would legalize and regulate cultivation and sales.

The House passed both bills during the week of March 7 in 28-13 and 27-13 (with one absent) votes. On March 28, the Senate passed HB 1 in a (16-4) vote. The chamber also passed HB 2 (15-5) .The bills are now awaiting consideration from Governor John Carney (D).