Prohibiting local jurisdictions from banning cannabis production, processing, and sales.

 H-3395.1

HOUSE BILL 2731

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Representatives Walen, Macri, Morgan, and Scott

Read first time 02/05/26. Referred to Committee on Local Government.

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting local jurisdictions from enacting regulations to preclude cannabis producers, processors, and retailers from their jurisdictions; amending RCW 69.50.335 and 69.50.540 ; and adding a new section to chapter 69.50 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 69.50 RCW to read as follows:

A local political subdivision may not enact any local ordinance, regulation, or land use plan, or implement any other restriction, that has the effect of precluding the siting or operation of licensed cannabis producers, processors, or retailers within their jurisdictional boundaries.