Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SB168: AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis.
Status: In committee, February 5, 2026
Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to guarantee the right of an individual 21 years of age or older to possess, use, buy, or sell 1 ounce or less of cannabis and to cultivate, harvest, and store up to 5 cannabis plants for personal use; grant the General Assembly control over the production, processing, and sale of cannabis and cannabis-derived products; designate the ballot question; direct the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment in a newspaper of general circulation; direct the Secretary of State to certify the proposed amendment to the county clerk of each county.
What the bill says
An act proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis. WHEREAS, cannabis is a naturally occurring plant that has a number of medical uses; and WHEREAS, far too many citizens of the Commonwealth have been incarcerated for minor crimes involving the possession of small amounts of cannabis, and the vast majority of the citizens of the Commonwealth want to have a say on the legality of cannabis; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: SECTION 1. IT IS PROPOSED THAT A NEW SECTION BE ADDED TO THE CONSTITUTION OF KENTUCKY TO READ AS FOLLOWS: (1) The right of an individual twenty-one years of age or older to possess, use, buy, or sell one ounce or less of cannabis shall be guaranteed in this state and shall not be subject to any criminal sanction. (2) The right of an individual twenty-one years of age or older to cultivate, harvest, and store up to five cannabis plants for personal use shall be guaranteed in this state and shall not be subject to any criminal sanction. (3) The General Assembly may by general law regulate and control the production, processing, and sale of cannabis and cannabis-derived products. Section 2. This amendment shall be submitted to the voters …
Sponsors
- Gary Clemons (D, SD-037) · primary sponsor
- Keturah Herron (D, SD-035)
- Gerald Neal (D, SD-033)
Latest actions
- : to Committee on Committees (S)
- : introduced in Senate
Subjects: General Assembly, Cannabis, Secretary Of State, Drugs And Medicines, Licensing, Local Mandate, Corrections Impact, Constitution, Ky.
Common questions
- What is SB168?
- SB168 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis.
- What does SB168 do?
- In its own words: An act proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis.
- What is the status of SB168?
- In committee as of February 5, 2026. Latest action: to Committee on Committees (S) (February 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB168?
- Gary Clemons (D, SD-037), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB168?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sb168.html
Source: official Kentucky record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.