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Regulatory Updates

Key dates and rule changes in the states we serve. Each links to the guide with full details and sources. Last reviewed October 25, 2026.

DateStateWhat changed
November 23, 2026Rhode IslandRetail license applications due in the restarted round.
November 5, 2026New YorkNursery license applications open, capped at 50 submissions.
November 3, 2026MassachusettsQuestion 8 vote on repealing adult-use retail sales, effective January 1, 2028 if passed.
November 1, 2026ConnecticutBan on agreements that shift operational control away from social equity owners takes effect.
September 2026VirginiaCCA releases draft adult-use regulations; final rules expected December 2026.
August 7, 2026Rhode IslandRetail application portal reopens after the residency requirement is repealed.
July 1, 2026DelawareSB 75 becomes law, setting statewide limits on county restrictions.
July 2026MarylandFirst conditional licenses reach 24 months; extensions available on request.
June 29, 2026VirginiaAdult-use framework enacted; retail sales planned from July 1, 2027.
April 19, 2026MassachusettsH.5350 signed: six-retailer cap, 20% control threshold, three-member CCC.
January 12, 2026New YorkDeadline for retailers to enter inventory in Metrc after the switch from BioTrack.
November 5, 2025New YorkAmended proximity rules and PCA process take effect.

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