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Senate passes overhaul of cannabis rules after tight floor votes on potency, location and business caps
Summary
The Minnesota Senate passed Senate File 4401 on May 12, 2026, approving a package of cannabis regulatory changes that streamline licensing and product standards while preserving medical-patient protections; the final vote was 34–33 after contentious floor amendments on potency, flavors and canopy limits.
The Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive package to refine cannabis regulation on May 12, approving Senate File 4401 after a day of intense floor debate and roll-call votes.
Sen. Steve DIBBLE, the bill’s sponsor, said the measure consolidates licensing, clarifies Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) authority on labeling and enforcement, and seeks to integrate medical and adult-use supply chains while preserving patient protections. He described the bill as intended to stabilize markets and reduce costs for consumers.
The bill’s path included multiple high-profile amendments. Sen. Carrie NELSON proposed location buffers and additional protected sites (A20), which the author accepted as a friendly…
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