Kansas HCR5028: Proposing to amend the bill of rights of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section relating to the right for adults to possess and use cannabis

What the bill says

To amend the bill of rights of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section thereto, relating to the right for adults to possess and use cannabis.

From the introduced text, February 4, 2026:

to amend the bill of rights of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section thereto, relating to the right for adults to possess and use cannabis. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected (or appointed) and qualified to the House of Representatives and two-thirds of the members elected (or appointed) and qualified to the Senate concurring therein: Section 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection: The bill of rights of the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby amended by adding a new section to read as follows: "§ 22. Right of Adults to Possess and Use Cannabis. Adults have the right to possess and use cannabis, subject to reasonable laws and regulations that protect public health, safety and general welfare." Sec. 2. The following statement shall be printed on the ballot with the amendment as a whole: "Explanatory statement. This amendment is to establish the constitutional right of adults to possess and use cannabis, subject to reasonable laws and regulations that protect public health, safety and general welfare. "A vote for this proposition would establish a right of adults to possess and use …

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Sponsors

• Ford Carr (D) · primary sponsor
• John Alcala (D)
• Sydney Carlin (D)
• Angela Martinez (D)
• Heather Meyer (D)
• Brooklynne Mosley (D)
• Susan Ruiz, Susan (I)
• Tobias Schlingensiepen (D)
• Alexis Simmons (D)
• Jerry Stogsdill (D)
• Suzanne Wikle (D)

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: Died in Committee
2. February 4, 2026: Referred to House Committee on Federal and State Affairs
3. February 4, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HCR5028?

HCR5028 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Proposing to amend the bill of rights of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section relating to the right for adults to possess and use cannabis.

What does HCR5028 do?

In its own words: To amend the bill of rights of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section thereto, relating to the right for adults to possess and use cannabis.

What is the status of HCR5028?

Introduced as of February 4, 2026. Latest action: Died in Committee (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HCR5028?

Ford Carr (D), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HCR5028?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hcr5028/