Oregon Proposes 10mg THC Cap on Cannabis Edibles

Lawmakers aim to curb child poisonings after reports of kids seeking medical care from edible consumption.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill, Senate Bill 1548, that would prohibit the sale of individual cannabis edibles containing more than 10 milligrams of THC. The proposal comes as the state grapples with an increase in reports of children seeking medical attention due to accidental cannabis exposure from consuming edibles resembling common baked goods. Experts have recommended lawmakers implement a THC cap similar to alcohol and tobacco to address the public health concerns.

Why it matters

The proposed 10mg THC cap on edibles is aimed at reducing the number of child poisonings and emergency room visits related to accidental cannabis consumption. Data shows Oregon's youth believe there is little risk in using marijuana, and lawmakers hope this legislation will help address the public health impacts of legalization.

The details

Senate Bill 1548 would prohibit the sale of individual cannabis edibles containing more than 10mg of THC. This comes after reports of children aged 0-5 making up one-third of all cannabis-related cases reported to the Oregon Poison Center in 2023. Experts have recommended lawmakers implement a THC cap, citing a 2017 Washington law that saw a 75% reduction in edible-related hospitalizations and half as many poison center calls.

  • In 2023, children aged 0 to 5 made up one-third of all cannabis-related cases reported to the Oregon Poison Center.
  • In May 2023, experts recommended lawmakers implement a THC cap on cannabis products.

The players

Sen. Lisa Reynolds

A Portland Democrat and pediatrician who chairs the Senate Early Childhood and Behavioral Health Committee.

Dr. Rob Hendrickson

The medical director of the Oregon Poison Center.

Dr. Julia Dilley

A Multnomah County epidemiologist leading research on the public health effects of cannabis legalization in Oregon and Washington.

Gabe Parton Lee

The general counsel for Clackamas County-based edibles manufacturer Wyld.

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What they’re saying

“We need to reckon with this a little bit.”

— Sen. Lisa Reynolds, Chair, Senate Early Childhood and Behavioral Health Committee (Oregon Capital Chronicle)

“There's strong evidence that the policy would reduce child poisonings.”

— Dr. Julia Dilley, Multnomah County Epidemiologist (Oregon Capital Chronicle)

“I'm asking that this bill be tabled so that we can actually come back for a solution towards education that prioritizes what cannabis products are, how to responsibly consume them and how to responsibly store them.”

— Gabe Parton Lee, General Counsel, Wyld (Oregon Capital Chronicle)

What’s next

The Senate Early Childhood and Behavioral Health Committee is scheduled to decide on Thursday whether to advance Senate Bill 1548 to the full Senate floor.

The takeaway

Oregon's proposed 10mg THC cap on cannabis edibles aims to address growing public health concerns over child poisonings and accidental consumption, highlighting the need to balance legalization with responsible regulation and education around safe storage and use of these products.