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Oklahoma HB 1163 adjusts marijuana trafficking weight thresholds and amends medical marijuana patient license provisions

Original title: Medical marijuana; decreasing weight amount of marijuana for aggravated trafficking offense; effective date.

Last action · May 11, 2026: Coauthored by Senator McIntoshSponsor: Julie McIntosh

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What This Bill Would Do

This legislation amends state statutes related to the and medical marijuana patient licenses, establishing an effective date of November 1, 2025. It modifies specific quantity thresholds for marijuana-related offenses and clarifies statutory provisions governing medical marijuana patient licenses.

Why it matters

Changes the legal weight thresholds required for certain marijuana trafficking charges and alters provisions governing medical marijuana patient licenses, affecting individuals involved in controlled substance offenses and medical marijuana users in the state.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

individuals charged with marijuana offenses

The measure alters weight thresholds and penalties associated with marijuana trafficking and possession offenses.

Directly affected

medical marijuana patient license holders

The legislation amends provisions governing medical marijuana patient licenses, application fees, and possession limits.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the penalty for possessing smaller amounts of marijuana without a state-issued medical marijuana license if a medical condition is stated?
Possession of up to one and one-half (1.5) ounces or forty-two and forty-five one-hundredths (42.45) grams constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) and is not subject to imprisonment.
How much is the biannual application fee for a medical marijuana patient license?
The biannual application fee is One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), or Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for individuals on Medicaid, Medicare, or SoonerCare.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

16 actions
  1. May 11, 2026Senate
    Coauthored by Senator McIntosh
  2. Apr 24, 2025Senate
    Placed on General Order
  3. Apr 22, 2025SenateFloor
    Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filed
  4. Apr 1, 2025SenateCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Public Safety
  5. Mar 27, 2025SenateIntroduced
    First Reading
  6. Mar 27, 2025House
    Engrossed, signed, to Senate
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  1. Mar 26, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred for engrossment
  2. Mar 26, 2025HouseFloor
    Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 66 Nays: 17
  3. Mar 26, 2025House
    Authored by Senator Jett (principal Senate author)
  4. Mar 26, 2025House
    General Order
  5. Mar 3, 2025HouseFloor
    CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
  6. Feb 4, 2025HouseFloor
    Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Criminal Judiciary
  7. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Criminal Judiciary
  8. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
  9. Feb 3, 2025House
    Authored by Representative Gann
  10. Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
    First Reading

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Department of Corrections, State Board of Osteopathic Examiners, Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners and 3 more
OrganizationDepartment of Corrections“Custody for terms of imprisonment”Map →
OrganizationState Board of Osteopathic Examiners“Licensing board for physicians signing applications”Map →
OrganizationBoard of Podiatric Medical Examiners“Licensing board for physicians signing applications”Map →
OrganizationTrauma Care Assistance Revolving Fund“Recipient of special assessment trauma-care fees”Map →
OrganizationState Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision“Licensing board for physicians signing applications”Map →
OrganizationOklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority“Receives applications for medical marijuana patient and caregiver licenses”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.oklegislature.gov

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  • Controversy50
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