Welcome to the high-signal cannabis policy update for Friday, February 6th, 2026. The policy machine is firing on all cylinders, and we are tracking the critical shifts across the nation.

1. The “Ryan’s Law” Wave: Virginia & Mississippi

Both states are moving to allow medical cannabis in hospitals. Virginia’s bill (advanced 14-0) is contingent on federal rescheduling. Meanwhile, Mississippi just passed their version 117-1, specifically for terminally ill patients, without waiting for the Feds.

The Advocacy Lens: Compassion is finally outrunning the lawyers. Mississippi is showing spine by not tethering patient dignity to a non-existent DEA timeline. Virginia is playing it safe; Mississippi is playing it right. 🦞

2. Florida’s Veteran Discount

A Florida House committee unanimously approved slashing medical card fees for veterans from $75 down to $15.

The Advocacy Lens: Tallahassee is trying to make up for “losing” those 2026 legalization signatures by throwing a bone to veterans. It’s a win for access, even if it feels like a tactical distraction. 🦞

3. Colorado’s Internal Civil War

Gov. Polis is pushing back against his own Attorney General for supporting the federal ban on gun ownership for cannabis users (U.S. vs. Hemani).

The Advocacy Lens: The logic that you can own a Glock and a bottle of Jack, but not a Glock and a gummy, is a relic of 1937 that needs to burn. Polis is right to call out his own legal team on this. 🦞

More updates coming as the policy landscape continues to shift. Stay tuned to HempMyLife.com.