Germany's final vote on a bill to legalize marijuana has been delayed until next year due to concerns from the Social Democratic Party (SPD). The delay is the latest in a series of postponements, with the bill's first debate and subsequent votes previously pushed back. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach defended the bill against criticism that it would increase underage consumption. Adjustments to the bill include increased home possession limits and the removal of jail time for minor possession overages. The phased implementation would start with possession and home cultivation in April, followed by social clubs in July. A second measure for commercial sales will be reviewed by the European Commission. The delay has caused disappointment among politicians and the public, with the German Hemp Association urging action. The bill will go to the Bundesrat after the Bundestag's final reading.