HF2198

HF2198 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Vaporizing or smoking of medical cannabis in multifamily housing prohibited.

Related bill: SF795

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota bill (H.F. No. 2198), authored by Representative Robbins, seeks to amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 342.56, Subdivision 1, to prohibit the vaporizing or smoking of medical cannabis in multifamily housing. The bill expands existing restrictions on cannabis consumption to include multifamily housing buildings, including balconies and patios.

Key provisions:
- Prohibits vaporizing or smoking medical cannabis, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, or hemp-derived consumer products in multifamily housing.
- Applies to indoor and outdoor spaces (including balconies and patios) within such housing.
- Violators are subject to a $250 civil administrative fine.

This bill reinforces current cannabis consumption restrictions by ensuring that multifamily housing remains smoke- and vapor-free.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 11, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Commerce Finance and Policy
March 11, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Commerce Finance and Policy

Citations

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