CMMNJ Meeting Agenda for April 14, 2026 at 7 pm

 

 

CMMNJ Monthly Zoom Meeting Agenda for April 14, 2026 at 7 pm

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Agenda: New Jersey Issues

Homegrow: Bipartisan bills S2564 and S1758 are pending in the legislature; only Budget and Appropriations Committees are scheduled for April and May 2026.

S2564 (Adult-Use + Medical) – currently in Senate Judiciary Committee:

• Recreational users: Must be 21+ years old, no registration required.
• Medical patients: Must be in the NJ Medicinal Cannabis Program (MCP), no registration for cultivation required.
• Caregivers: Can cultivate same plant limits on behalf of patients.

S1758 (Medical Only) – in Senate Health, and Senior Citizens Committee:

• Must be registered in the NJ MCP, must notify CRC of cultivation intent;
• Caregivers: Must be registered with the CRC, same plant limits apply. 

The fight for home grow continues this year on 4/20 at the NJ Statehouse. The Sativa Cross demonstration starts at 11:11 a.m. on 4/20/26 outside the Statehouse. 

Open Letter to Governor Sherrill: please issue a Moratorium on arrests for small medical gardens of cannabis in New Jersey. Sen. Singleton: designate patient-only cultivation as the lowest enforcement priority. 

CannaCoverage: Reimagining Healthcare and Risk in the Cannabis Industry 

Girl Scouts troop sells cookies at Daylite Dispensary in Mount Laurel. 

Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR): Celebrating Ten Years of Physician Leadership in Drug Policy Reform, “A Tribute to Founder David L. Nathan, MD” on April 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Register for free. D4DPR Training Webinar- "Speaking Up: How to Deliver Effective Legislative Testimony." 

MPP: Honoring the Millers--MS trailblazers who changed cannabis policy. 

N.J. bill (S3984/A1023) Requires workers' compensation, PIP, and health insurance coverage for the medical use of cannabis under certain circumstances. 

CMMNJ Supports A1291in OP ED, to Strengthen Cannabis Product Testing, & Protect Patients. 

High Times Cannabis Cup Launches in New Jersey 

CMMNJ Upcoming Events (volunteers always welcome):

·        Jersey Pride Festival (Asbury Park), June 7, 2026, the state's largest, drawing over 20,000, at Sunset Park/Cookman Ave.

·        Archer Health Fair, 5/21/26, 10 -2 pm, 1025 Laurel Oak Rd, Voorhees, NJ

·        Moorestown Day, June 6, 2026, 9 AM – 3 PM.

·        MJ UNPACKED: Atlantic City convention, May 5 - 7.

The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC):

Next meeting: Thurs., April 23, 11 a.m. Watch on Zoom or on YouTube

No decision yet as CMMNJ Seeks SEEF Grant from NJ CRC

5^th Anniversary of the NJ CRC was on 4/12/26. Chairwoman Dianna Houenou’s last meeting as chair on 3/31/26. Vice chair Krista Nash to assume duties. Dianna oversaw the creation of a $1B, heavily regulated, industry. The CRC remains committed to an industry that reflects the diversity of our state. There are currently 290 medical and recreational dispensaries in all 21 NJ counties.

Medicinal Cannabis Program Participation (as of 3/15/2026)

• Total patients: 48,890 (from a high of 129,369 in May 2022)
• Caregivers: 3,163
• Doctors: 1,538
• Month to Month Patient Numbers 

Be Cannabis S.M.A.R.T. Safe & Responsible Consumption

New Jersey CRC’s pamphlet about medical cannabis patient rights/protections.

 

Federal Drug Policy Reform:

DPA: As THC potency increases, so do questions about safety, youth access, and consumer transparency. Prioritize a Health Approach to Drugs: Reducing Overdose Deaths: Public Health Interventions Play a Critical Role.  

Joe Rogan Experience #2477 with Rick Perry, former Gov. of Texas and W. Bryan Hubbard, CEO of Americans for Ibogaine, a public policy education and advocacy organization. (Powerful first 10 minutes.) #IbogaineWorks. 

Assessing the efficacy of medical Cannabis in chronic pain management: A comprehensive investigation. Research on Cannabinoids in Medical Cannabis. 

Americans for Safe Access Action Pledge. 

Dana Beal: Please send emails re: Medical waiver and clemency request to the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole & to Idaho Gov. Brad Little (see above link for details). Please resubmit your parole emails to Dana’s case manager at the Idaho Parole Commission, Marilyn Eldredge: meldredg@idoc.idaho.gov. 

No update on the December proposal to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the CSA in “the most expeditious manner.” 

Hospital and Institutional Access:

NJ patients in hospitals, nursing homes, state institutions, group homes and hospice need access to medical cannabis. Patient outcomes would improve, and health care costs would be reduced with access to medical cannabis. 

Treasury report: $8,216.

CMMNJ's Form 990-N was sent to the IRS for the tax year ending 12/31/2025.

CMMNJ blogspot: Fundraiser to Support Senior Harm-Reduction

Fundraising ideas are always welcome. CMMNJ has thousands of hemp wristbands. Can your organization use them? See the photo below.

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Senior Safety Matters More Than Ever

For 23 years, CMMNJ has stood as the voice of patients in New Jersey. Today, a new reality is emerging. Seniors are now the fastest-growing group of cannabis users. But too many are navigating this alone—without clear guidance, without education, and without the harm-reduction tools needed to stay safe.

That’s a risk we cannot ignore. CMMNJ is working to change that by providing:

•         Patient-focused education;
•         Senior safety guidance; and,
•         Harm-reduction strategies grounded in real-world use.

When patients are informed, outcomes improve—for everyone. Here’s how you can help:

•          $5 supports patient education;
•          $10 helps expand senior safety programs; and,
•          Every dollar strengthens the patient’s voice in New Jersey.

Your support directly impacts patient safety.

Donate via PayPal: Info@CMMNJ.org

Or mail a check to:

CMMNJ

219 Woodside Ave.

Trenton, NJ 08618

Together, we can ensure seniors have the knowledge they need to use cannabis safely and responsibly.

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com 

#CMMNJ #SeniorSafety #PatientAdvocacy #CannabisEducation #HarmReduction

 

The goal of CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is to have safe, legal, and affordable access to plant medicine for all qualified New Jersey patients.

CMMNJ was instrumental in getting the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act introduced into the New Jersey Legislature in 2005 and signed into law in 2010. Legal sales of medical marijuana in the state began on December 6, 2012.

In 2014, CMMNJ’s Board of Directors endorsed legalization of marijuana since legalization is the best way to get this essential medicine to the most people. Legalization will also start to undo the harm that is caused by drug prohibition. In 2021, New Jersey became the 13th U.S. state to fully legalize marijuana.

CMMNJ’s ongoing goals include home cultivation rights; insurance coverage; and hospital & institutional access for medical cannabis, along with safe and legal access to all plant medicine.

Please support our work and keep CMMNJ alive through 2026!

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Twitter/X: @CMM_NJ

CMMNJ blog: https://cmmnj.blogspot.com/

CMMNJ website: https://cmmnj.org/

 

CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.