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If enacted, the legislation sets out a timetable that could see recreational cannabis available in New Jersey in about six months. New Jersey voted for cannabis in last month's election along with Arizona, Montana and South Dakota.ĭespite the strong support from voters, lawmakers passed the bill on comparatively narrow margins: 49-24 with six abstentions in the Assembly, where 41 votes are needed, and 23-17 in the Senate, where 21 votes are needed. Voters in New Jersey overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment in November allowing for recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. New Jersey joins 15 other states and the District of Columbia with recreational marijuana. He's expected to to sign the bill, though it's unclear when. The legislation now goes to Murphy, who along with lawmakers reached an agreement on the legislation earlier this month.

The Democrat-led Assembly and Senate passed the bill during remote sessions because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Phil Murphy, who is expected to sign the bill. New Jersey lawmakers passed a measure Thursday setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov.