TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Apr 27, 2026

Acting Attorney General (AG) Todd Blanche signed an order last week to immediately reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, according to The Hill. The order would shift state-licensed medical marijuana from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III drug and provide tax relief for licensed operators. The change would not legalize marijuana under federal law but would affect the 40 states that have approved medical marijuana programs. The order also is expected to expedite the process for state-licensed operators to register with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and affirms that cannabis researchers will not face legal repercussions for using state-licensed marijuana. Finally, the order directs the DEA to hold an expedited hearing to fully reschedule marijuana, according to a social media post from Blanche. The DEA plans to hold a hearing on June 29.