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Georgia Lawmakers Taking Another Look at Medical Marijuana, Hemp Laws
GEORGIA, JUL 30 – Georgia's House committee is evaluating medical cannabis and hemp policies after 2025 legislative stalls, with over 33,700 patients enrolled in the low-THC oil program, officials said.
- On Tuesday, a Georgia House study committee held its first meeting at the state Capitol to address stalled cannabis and hemp law reforms.
- Earlier this year, lawmakers reported that four bills on medical cannabis and hemp were introduced but none passed both chambers, highlighting legislative stalemate.
- According to the state Department of Public Health, Georgia’s low-THC oil program supports thousands of patients, caregivers, and physicians, many with intractable pain or PTSD.
- The committee will hold three additional hearings between now and October, including a meeting on Aug. 21 in Augusta.
- As the August 21 session approaches, the committee will meet three more times before the 2026 legislative session to prioritize medical cannabis and recreational hemp, lawmakers plan.
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Georgia Recorder
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Henry Herald
Georgia lawmakers hear conflicting views about hemp and marijuana
ATLANTA — Products from marijuana and hemp are either dangerous and should be banned or amazing and should be accessible to those who need and want them, a Georgia House study committee heard Tuesday. Lawmakers heard conflicting assertions and opinions…
Georgia lawmakers dig into medical cannabis, hemp laws after push for changes stalled - The Current
The House study committee on cannabis consumption held its first meeting to examine medical studies and compare Georgia's marijuana laws to other states, while the Senate committee will tackle the issue of regulating recreational products like THC-infused drinks. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.
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