Federal administrative docket
Rescheduling Watch
The documents, orders and decision points that define the federal process. Each entry links to the controlling public source.
- Completed action
- Medical categories in Schedule III
- Broader case
- Stayed pending motion
- Last verified
- October 1, 2026
Primary-source timeline
| Date | Step | Documented action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-29 | HHS recommendation | The Department of Health and Human Services recommended that marijuana be controlled in Schedule III. | complete |
| 2024-05-21 | General proposal published | The Justice Department published a proposed rule to move marijuana generally from Schedule I to Schedule III and opened public comment. | complete |
| 2026-04-28 | Medical categories moved | A final rule placed FDA-approved marijuana drug products and marijuana subject to a state medical marijuana license in Schedule III. Other marijuana remained in Schedule I. | complete |
| 2026-06-29 | Broader hearing began | Formal DEA hearing proceedings began on the proposed move of the remainder of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. | complete |
| 2026-09-29 | Broader case stayed | The chief administrative law judge stayed the remaining proceeding while considering a motion to add a GAO report and allow supplemental briefing. Responses were due October 13, 2026. | pending |