Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SCR124: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Kentucky's congressional delegation to support amending the Gun Control Act of 1968 to allow users of medical cannabis to exercise their Second Amendment right to bear arms.
Status: In committee, February 26, 2026
Urge Kentucky's congressional delegation to support amending the Gun Control Act of 1968 to remove the firearms restrictions on users of medical cannabis.
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution urging Kentucky's congressional delegation to support amending the Gun Control Act of 1968 to allow users of medical cannabis to exercise their Second Amendment right to bear arms.
From the introduced text:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Kentucky's congressional delegation to support amending the Gun Control Act of 1968 to allow users of medical cannabis to exercise their Second Amendment right to bear arms. WHEREAS, the Gun Control Act of 1968 currently prohibits the possession of firearms by anyone who is an unlawful user of a controlled substance; and WHEREAS, cannabis is listed as a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act, and there are no exceptions in federal law for cannabis used for medicinal purposes; and WHEREAS, medical cannabis is used to treat conditions like chronic pain and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting; and WHEREAS, the majority of states have enacted laws permitting the legal use of cannabis for medicinal purposes; and WHEREAS, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 47 during the 2023 Regular Session, which established a medical cannabis program in the Commonwealth that came into effect January 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, the conflict between federal firearms restrictions and medical cannabis laws has created confusion, inconsistency, and unnecessary legal risks for individuals who seek to exercise their constitutional right to bear arms; and WHEREAS, citizens of the Commonwealth should not be forced to choose between accessing essential medical care and exercising their rights under the Second Amendment; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth …
Sponsors
- Gary Clemons (D, SD-037) · primary sponsor
- Karen Berg (D, SD-026)
- Gerald Neal (D, SD-033)
- Reginald Thomas (D, SD-013)
Latest actions
- : to Committee on Committees (S)
- : introduced in Senate
Subjects: Firearms And Weapons, Cannabis, Federal Laws And Regulations
Common questions
- What is SCR124?
- SCR124 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Kentucky's congressional delegation to support amending the Gun Control Act of 1968 to allow users of medical cannabis to exercise their Second Amendment right to bear arms.
- What does SCR124 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution urging Kentucky's congressional delegation to support amending the Gun Control Act of 1968 to allow users of medical cannabis to exercise their Second Amendment right to bear arms.
- What is the status of SCR124?
- In committee as of February 26, 2026. Latest action: to Committee on Committees (S) (February 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored SCR124?
- Gary Clemons (D, SD-037), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SCR124?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/scr124.html
Source: official Kentucky record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.