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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6220

SB 6220: High THC cannabis products

Concerning high THC cannabis products.

Summary

  • Provides legislative intent related to high THC cannabis policy and funding.
  • Requires the Department of Health to develop optional training for retail cannabis staff about health and safety impacts of high THC cannabis products.
  • Requires the Liquor and Cannabis Board to define high THC by July 1, 2026.
  • Increases the minimum legal age of sale of cannabis products with a high THC concentration, to be age 25, with an exception for qualifying patients and designated providers.
  • Requires, subject to funding, the University of Washington Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute to develop and implement guidance and health interventions for health care providers and patients at risk for developing serious complications due to cannabis consumption and to provide reports to the Legislature.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6220), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2024
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jesse Salomon (D-32)
Introduced
January 15, 2024 in the Senate
Last action
January 31, 2024
Companion bill
HB 2320
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6220, SSB 6220

AN ACT Relating to reducing the public health harms associated with high THC cannabis products by raising awareness, implementing and studying health interventions, and increasing the minimum legal age of sale of high THC cannabis products to prevent psychosis;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jesse Salomon (D-32)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Sharon Shewmake D-42Shelly Short R-7Keith Wagoner R-39

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6220)
  2. Referred to Ways & Means.
  3. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6220)
  4. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6220)
  5. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 6220)
  6. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 6220)
  7. Minority; without recommendation.
  8. Minority; do not pass.
  9. And refer to Ways & Means.
  10. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  11. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

SB 6220 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

  • SB 6220 (2025–26) Nonprofit housing providers · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  • SB 6220 (2019–20) Restitution/insurance · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  • SB 6220 (2017–18) Uniform standard time · Did not pass · died in committee
  • SB 6220 (2015–16) Federal economic dev. funds · Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session
  • SB 6220 (2013–14) Retailers selling for resale · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  • SB 6220 (2011–12) Undergr. utility damage act · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  • SB 6220 (2009–10) State indebtedness/evidences · Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session
  • SB 6220 (2007–08) Nurse delegation · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

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