HB 1200: The Cannabis Health & Safety Act

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives made history on May 7, 2025, by passing a bill to legalize recreational cannabis for the first time in the commonwealth’s history. The legislation -- sponsored by Reps. Rick Krajewski and Dan Frankel – is a comprehensive plan that centers on public health, community repair and economic opportunity. To learn more about this landmark legislation, take a look at the bill text, a summary, and an FAQ.

Unfortunately, Senate Republican leaders have shown no sign of interest in passing a recreational cannabis bill through the chamber they control so that the two chambers can negotiate a strong framework. When they do, we will be ready to move forward, thoughtfully and quickly.

House Health Cannabis Hearings

The PA House Health Committee held six hearings on issues related to cannabis legalization beginning in November 2023, and the effort culminated in a report, "Adult-Use Cannabis: Exploring Public Health Concerns, Market Volatility, and Solutions for PA."

The hearings allowed lawmakers to learn from the mistakes and successes of other state programs, laying the groundwork for a different kind of cannabis marketplace– one that protects public health, uplifts communities harmed by prohibition, provides sustainable opportunities for Pennsylvanians, and creates a stable market that benefits taxpayers. Find links to prepared testimony, video and transcripts from those hearings here.