Medical cannabis laws by state

SB 1105: medical marijuana dispensaries; location

Nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries and marijuana establishments must locate at least five hundred feet from public or private schools, child care facilities, or facilities providing preschool programs. Localities may enact zoning regulations limiting marijuana establishments to specified areas but cannot make operations unduly burdensome or more restrictive than rules applying to nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries.

SB 305: To require certain testing of processed marijuana products sold as medical marijuana.

Requires testing of processed marijuana products sold as medical marijuana for concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol, while clarifying the section does not authorize or prohibit specific products including prerolls, blunts, or other ready-made inhalables.

HB 1452: Clarifying the law on the use of medical marijuana in certain places; and to prohibit the possession of an unsealed container of certain forms of medical marijuana in a motor vehicle.

A person must not knowingly use medical marijuana through vapor inhalation in specified prohibited places including school buses, daycare centers, schools, universities, correctional facilities, public transportation, and military property. A person must not knowingly smoke medical marijuana in places where tobacco smoking is prohibited, in the presence of persons under fourteen years of age, inside motor vehicles, in the presence of pregnant women, or where it would cause unauthorized persons to be under the influence. A person must not possess uncontained medical marijuana in a form readily usable through smoking within readily accessible areas of motor vehicles on public highways.

SB 7: Medical Marijuana Use in Health Facilities

Health facilities may allow terminally ill patients registered with the medical marijuana program to use medical marijuana in non-smoking or non-vaping forms consistent with physician recommendations. Health facilities must require proof of valid registry identification, document usage in medical records, develop written guidelines for possession and storage, and reasonably restrict use to ensure safety and compliance with state law.

HB 25-1209: Marijuana Regulation Streamline

HB 25-1296: Tax Expenditure Adjustment

Employers must deduct and withhold income tax from employee compensation including wages and other compensation, using percentages or withholding tables prescribed by the executive director to approximate Colorado income tax due. The executive director may require withholding on compensation other than wages. Employers must provide employees annual statements of compensation and tax withheld.

SB 226: An act to amend title 16 of the delaware code relating to medical marijuana.

A patient or the patient's caregiver must notify the patient's attending physician of the patient's use of medical marijuana. The act limits the scope of medical marijuana facilities to general hospitals licensed pursuant to paragraph 1001(b)(1) of Delaware Code Title 16.

B 26-0759: Medical Cannabis Licensing and Unlicensed Establishment Enforcement Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Licensed establishments and unlicensed establishments must not sell, exchange, or deliver Schedule I substances or products containing Schedule I substances. Conditional license holders must not engage in purchasing, possessing, cultivating, manufacturing, or selling medical cannabis, cannabis products, or Schedule I substances. Retailers and internet retailers must not locate within 400 feet of preschools, primary or secondary schools, or recreation centers, except as specified.

PR 26-0779: Medical Cannabis Licensing and Unlicensed Establishment Enforcement Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

This resolution declares an emergency to extend medical cannabis conditional licenses for an additional year and clarify enforcement authority against unlicensed establishments selling Schedule I substances, pending permanent legislation in the fall.

PR 26-0336: Streatery Program Endorsement Extension and Medical Cannabis Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

Declares an emergency to continue the Streatery Program allowing licensed establishments to sell beer, wine, or spirits on expanded outdoor space through December 31, 2025, and to clarify geographic requirements for medical cannabis licensees.

B 26-0299: Streatery Program Endorsement Extension and Medical Cannabis Clarification Emergency Amendment of 2025

Licensees holding on-premises retailer licenses class C/T, D/T, C/N, or D/N, or manufacturer licensees class B, must pay the Streatery Program endorsement fee for 2025 by September 30, 2025. All other licensees must pay annually with the 2025 fee due by April 1, 2025. Retailer and internet retailer license holders must not locate within 400 feet of a preschool, primary or secondary school, or recreation center, except as specified for certain applicants and unlicensed establishment license holders.

PR 26-0256: Streatery Program Endorsement Extension and Medical Cannabis Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

Declares an emergency to allow the Council to pass the Streatery Program Endorsement Extension and Medical Cannabis Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 after a single reading, enabling continuation of the Streatery Program through December 31, 2025.

HB 1299: Department of Health

Medical marijuana treatment centers must notify the Department of Health by email within 24 hours of actual or attempted theft, diversion, or loss of marijuana and report attempted thefts to law enforcement within the same timeframe. The act also revises licensure requirements for various health professions and establishes a physical therapy compact among member states.

SB 220: "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act"; enact

SB 395: Department of Public Health; eligible for the Low THC Oil Patient Registry; require a physician to submit certain information to the Georgia Composite Medical Board

Physicians must submit annual reports to the Georgia Composite Medical Board containing information including dosages recommended, patient clinical responses, tetrahydrocannabinol levels, compliance, treatment responses, side effects, and drug interactions. The Department of Public Health must disclose Low THC Oil Patient Registry information to the board for investigatory, compliance, or disciplinary purposes.

HB 302: Relating to cannabis.

Physicians and advanced practice registered nurses may establish bona fide relationships via telehealth without initial in-person consultation to certify patients for medical cannabis. Persons must not operate dispensaries without a license or operate search platforms, web hosting services, or social media platforms advertising unlicensed cannabis sales. Certifying providers' fees shall not exceed three times the department of health's registration certificate fee.

SB 1429: Relating to medical cannabis.

Qualifying patients may obtain medical cannabis from licensed dispensaries, by cultivating cannabis not exceeding an adequate supply, or from a primary caregiver who cultivates cannabis not exceeding an adequate supply. Primary caregivers shall register with the department of health and be responsible for not more than five qualifying patients at any given time, with exceptions for parents or guardians of multiple minor qualifying patients.

HF 990: A bill for an act relating to the issuance of medical cannabidiol registration cards and licensure of medical cannabidiol dispensaries.

SB 270: HEALTH CARE: Provides for access to medical marijuana for terminally ill patients in a healthcare facility. (8/1/26)

Healthcare facilities must permit patient use of medical marijuana for terminally ill patients with current medical marijuana recommendations. Patients or primary caregivers must acquire, retrieve, administer, and remove medical marijuana. Healthcare facility staff including physicians, nurses, and pharmacists must not administer, store, retrieve, or assist with medical marijuana. Facilities must develop written guidelines and train staff on these policies.

HB 657: MEDICAL MARIJUANA: Provides relative to fees collected by the Louisiana Department of Health related to the sale of therapeutic marijuana (EN +$225,000 SG RV See Note)

LD 1609: An Act To Prevent The Participation Of Individuals And Companies Linked To Federally Recognized Criminal Organizations In The Medical And Adult Use Cannabis Programs

The department must conduct criminal history record checks for applicants for registry identification cards and registration certificates, and for registrants and registrant agents every 2 years. The department may not issue a registry identification card or registration certificate to any applicant or officer or director convicted of a disqualifying drug offense.

LD 1840: An Act To Amend The Maine Medical Use Of Cannabis Act

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Cannabis Policy may not require registrants to make attestations on forms or documents regarding authorized conduct except when explicitly authorized or directed under the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act or its rules. Caregivers are authorized to sell, offer to sell, furnish or transport cannabis plants or harvested cannabis on owned, leased or rented property, at trade shows, or through delivery to qualifying patients or registrants. The office must make registration and renewal forms available on its website as portable document files and in paper form by expeditiously providing them.

LD 1897: An Act Regarding Sun-Grown Cultivation In The Medical Use And Adult Use Cannabis Industries

Sun-grown cultivators registering for medical use cannabis cultivation may cultivate up to 150 mature cannabis plants annually or up to 2,500 square feet of mature plant canopy annually. Caregivers must keep mature and immature plants in separate cultivation areas and disclose all cultivation area locations to the department. Caregivers may maintain no more than 2 cultivation areas.

SB 439: Employment Discrimination - Fire and Rescue Public Safety Employees - Use of Medical Cannabis

An employer may not discipline, discharge, or discriminate against a fire and rescue public safety employee based on possession of a valid written certification for medical cannabis or testing positive for cannabis components while holding such certification. Employers may prohibit employees from performing duties while impaired by cannabis or using cannabis while on duty.

Took effect 1 October 2026

H 5350: An Act modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws

The Massachusetts cannabis control commission must establish and maintain an online portal for anonymous complaints about suspected violations, review complaints timely, and adopt procedures to assess them. Licensees must not receive or extend credit for marijuana sales beyond 60 days except in usual business course. The commission must limit total licenses available and conduct targeted audits of ownership and control compliance within 12 months.

SF 4401: Omnibus Cannabis bill

License holders must comply with cannabis business licensing, endorsement, and operational requirements. Manufacturers of edible cannabinoid products must meet testing, labeling, packaging, and potency limits. Retailers must verify age before selling edible cannabinoid products and register with the office.

SF 2370: Omnibus Cannabis Policy Bill

The Office of Cannabis Management must register two in-state medical cannabis manufacturers and review medical and scientific literature on dosages and chemical compositions for qualifying conditions. Manufacturers must cultivate, acquire, manufacture, possess, prepare, transfer, transport, supply, or dispense medical cannabis and related supplies. Edible cannabinoid products must not exceed specified tetrahydrocannabinol limits and must meet packaging and labeling requirements.

SB 2729: "Mississippi Public Health Trust Fund"; establish to support public health programs funded from medical cannabis taxes.

Establishes the Mississippi Public Health Trust Fund in the State Treasury to receive legislative appropriations, donations, and grants for public health programs. Authorizes the State Department of Health to disburse between 3% and 7% of fund assets annually with Board of Health oversight.

Took effect 1 July 2025

SB 2748: Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; revise provisions related to.

Applicants for medical cannabis establishment licenses must not apply to a county or municipality for zoning or permitting actions until after receiving a license from MDOH or MDOR. Healthcare practitioners may issue written certifications via telemedicine for homebound or bedbound patients. One MMCEU equals one gram of total THC in cannabis concentrate or infused products.

Took effect 1 July 2025

HB 2641: Creates provisions relating to cannabis

Entities licensed by the department must be the sole cultivators, producers, manufacturers, testers, transporters, and retailers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. State agencies must not disclose statewide lists or individual information of medical marijuana cardholders to the federal government or unauthorized third parties unless required by subpoena or court order. Marijuana dispensary facilities must not create or retain consumer identifying information unless the consumer affirmatively agrees in writing.

SB 74: Generally revise marijuana laws

Marijuana cultivators, manufacturers, and dispensaries must obtain licenses from the department of revenue and comply with cultivation, manufacturing, and sales requirements. Licensees must submit samples for testing, participate in seed-to-sale tracking, and comply with THC content limits. Property owners must provide written permission for licensed premises on rented or leased property.

LB 1235: Change provisions of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act

Businesses in consumption-only entertainment district areas must not sell or serve alcoholic liquor but may allow patrons to carry beverages sold by other entertainment district licensees. Applicants for medical cannabis registration must submit two sets of fingerprints for FBI criminal history checks. The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission members receive annual salaries of twelve thousand five hundred dollars.

LB 1: Eliminate an incorrect reference in provisions of the medical cannabis initiative petition language adopted by the voters

Amends two voter-adopted medical cannabis initiative laws to correct an incorrect subdivision reference in the definition of cannabis, changing "section 2-503" to "Section 2-503(13)" of the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act in both Initiative Law 2024, No. 437 and No. 438.

AB 365: Eliminates provisions requiring the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine to establish a program relating to the medical use of cannabis. (BDR 19-758)

Repeals provisions requiring the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine to establish a program for evaluation and research of medical cannabis use for chronic or debilitating medical conditions, and removes related references from public records law.

A 5051: Revises certain restrictions concerning hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages, and medical cannabis.

Sellers must not sell viable Cannabis sativa seeds exceeding 0.3 percent THC, intermediate hemp-derived products with non-naturally produced cannabinoids or exceeding 0.3 percent combined THC, final hemp-derived products exceeding 0.4 milligrams combined THC per container, or intoxicating hemp beverages through online retail or vending machines. Intoxicating hemp beverages sold must comply with container and THC limits and include certificates of analysis.

A 913: Authorizes medical cannabis for treatment of sickle cell anemia.

Adds sickle cell anemia to the list of qualifying medical conditions for which patients may be authorized to use medical cannabis under New Jersey law.

S 3294: Relating to medical use of cannabis and to the controlled substances therapeutic research act; repealer

Practitioners must complete appropriate training as determined by the board before issuing certifications for medical cannabis. Registered organizations must validate certifications and government-issued photo identification before dispensing medical cannabis. Certified patients and designated caregivers must notify practitioners of name or address changes.

Took effect 19 February 2026

SB 2294: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 19-24.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to qualifying nonresident medical marijuana patients; to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 4 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 8 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 26 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 47 of section 19-24.1-01, and sections 19-24.1-03, 19-24.1-11, and 19-24.1-37 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to allowable amounts of usable medical marijuana, medical marijuana recordkeeping, cannabinoid edible products, patient qualifications, and disclosure of information.

The department must issue registry identification cards to qualifying patients, including seniors over fifty and nonresidents with valid out-of-state medical marijuana cards, within thirty calendar days of approving applications. Cannabinoid edible products are limited to soft or hard lozenges in geometric square shape with maximum five milligrams tetrahydrocannabinol per serving and fifty milligrams per package.

HB 1203: AN ACT to create and enact section 19-24.1-24.1 and a new subsection to section 19-24.1-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to regulating edible medical marijuana products; and to amend and reenact section 19-24.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions of medical marijuana products.

Manufacturing facilities must obtain prior department approval before manufacturing cannabinoid edible products. Dispensaries must obtain prior department approval before possessing, marketing, or selling cannabinoid edible products. The department must review and approve the form, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and marketing of each cannabinoid edible product before approval.

SB 2293: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsections 7 and 18 of section 19-24.1-01, and subdivision c of subsection 2 of section 19-24.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to medical marijuana container sizes, caregivers, and documentation.

Containers holding cannabinoid concentrate for dispensing may not exceed one gram. Designated caregivers must be at least twenty-one years of age and agree to manage the well-being of registered qualifying patients regarding their medical use of marijuana. Qualifying patient applications must include the applicant's name, address, date of birth, proposed designated caregiver information, photographic identification, and a disclosure about firearm possession and federal law.

SB 56: Revise medical and adult-use marijuana laws; levy marijuana taxes

Consolidates marijuana regulation under a new Division of Cannabis Control in the Department of Commerce. Establishes licensing standards for hemp cultivation and processing, allows expungement of certain prior marijuana possession convictions, and revises professional licensing disqualification rules.

SJR 53: Joint resolution; approving certain proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority.

Approves specified permanent rules of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority designated as major rules under Oklahoma law. Directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies to the Governor and Oklahoma Register editor.

HB 4454: Medical marijuana; providing certain restrictions on edible products; effective date.

Licensed medical marijuana processors must ensure edible products clearly indicate the number of servings and tetrahydrocannabinol amount per serving. Edible products must not be attractive to children, manufactured in shapes of humans or cartoons, or resemble commercially available candy.

Took effect 1 November 2026

HB 3143: Medical marijuana; modifying dates for moratorium; providing restrictions when transferring ownership of medical marijuana business; effective date.

Licensees intending to transfer ownership of a medical marijuana business must submit an application to the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority for written approval before transfer. Licensees subject to administrative action or pending appeals must complete those proceedings before submitting a transfer application. Licensees whose licenses are annulled, revoked, or suspended must wait at least six months before applying to transfer.

Took effect 1 August 2026

HB 3127: Medical marijuana; policy for applicants and employees; exceptions; effective date.

Employers may not refuse to hire, discipline, discharge or penalize applicants or employees solely based on medical marijuana licensee status or positive marijuana tests, unless the applicant lacks a valid license, possesses or uses marijuana at work, or the position involves safety-sensitive duties as defined.

Took effect 1 November 2026

SB 1039: Medical marijuana license; modifying grounds for certain denials; notice; fees. Effective date.

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority must review medical marijuana business applications and approve, reject, or deny them within ninety business days, providing written notice with reasons. Applicants must submit complete applications with required fees and documentation. Medical marijuana business licensees must cease all possession, transfer, or sale upon license expiration.

Took effect 1 November 2025

HB 2807: Medical marijuana; medical marijuana transporter license; providing issuance of licenses for premises under certain circumstances; directing creation of inventory manifests documenting certain information; allowing certain licensees to maintain and operate warehouses under certain conditions; effective date; emergency.

Licensed medical marijuana transporters must use the seed-to-sale tracking system to create shipping inventory manifests documenting transport and temporary storage of medical marijuana products. Transporters may maintain and operate warehouses upon receiving annual permits for each location. Beginning June 1, 2025, processors and growers must sell flower-based products to dispensaries only in pre-packaged form weighing one-half gram to three ounces.

HB 2837: Medical marijuana; requiring medical marijuana business employees to submit proof of completion of education training; effective date.

Beginning January 1, 2026, all employees of a licensed medical marijuana business must annually complete an educational training course provided by or approved by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority and submit proof of completion to receive an employee credential. The Authority shall provide a list of topics to be included in training.

SB 518: Medical marijuana packaging; requiring certain warnings on labels. Effective date.

Medical marijuana businesses must package and label medical marijuana products to minimize appeal to children, avoid false or misleading statements, and include specific warnings: "For use by licensed medical marijuana patients only", "Keep out of reach of children", warnings about driving and pregnancy, and a statement that the product has been tested for contaminants. Dispensaries must return non-compliant products or dispose of them.

Took effect 1 November 2025

SB 786: Crimes and punishments; increasing certain fine; prohibiting certain consumption of medical marijuana. Effective date.

Operators and passengers must not transport or possess open intoxicating beverages or low-point beer in moving vehicles on public highways except in rear trunks or inaccessible compartments. Persons operating motor vehicles must not consume marijuana, inhale secondhand marijuana smoke, or possess open marijuana containers in passenger areas.

Took effect 1 November 2025

SB 774: Medical marijuana licenses; modifying certain identification number; requiring certain barcode. Effective date.

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority must make available a method to validate medical marijuana patient licenses by twelve-character identification number and PDF417 barcode on its website and through a telephone verification system. Dispensaries must verify patient or caregiver licenses using the twelve-character identifier and PDF417 barcode.

Took effect 1 November 2025

SB 1066: Medical marijuana; requiring creation and maintenance of certain registry; providing certain requirements for listing on registry. Emergency.

Licensed allopathic, osteopathic, and podiatric physicians must complete medical education related to medical marijuana prior to being listed on the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority's registry and annually thereafter to remain listed. Beginning January 1, 2026, physicians must be registered with the Authority to provide medical marijuana recommendations. Medical marijuana businesses must implement inventory tracking systems and maintain transaction records.

HB 4142: Relating to marijuana for medical use; and prescribing an effective date.

Organizations or residential facilities designated as additional caregivers under ORS 475C.791 must allow patients to engage in medical use of marijuana on premises, create and maintain written policies for procurement, storage, administration and disposal of marijuana and medical cannabinoid products, and ensure direct care staff complete educational training covering cannabis pharmacology, dosing strategies, and drug interactions prior to providing care to patients using marijuana.

SB 90: expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.

The department shall submit to the prescription drug monitoring program for each cardholder and nonresident cardholder the cardholder's name, physical address (except no address is required if the applicant is homeless), date of birth, and registry identification card number.

Took effect 1 July 2026

SB 550: Health Care - As enacted, increases the number of members on the medical cannabis commission from nine to 10, and provides that the additional member must be a member who is a specialist in the area of substance abuse prevention and serve as a nonvoting member. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 68, Chapter 7.

The speaker of the senate must appoint one member who is a specialist in the area of substance abuse prevention to the medical cannabis commission. The speaker shall select this member from a list of three names submitted by the Prevention Alliance of Tennessee, with appointment on or after July 1, 2025.

SB 299: Boards and Commissions - As enacted, changes the qualifications for membership on the medical cannabis commission to include a patient caregiver and a subject matter expert with knowledge of how cannabis is cultivated, processed, shipped, distributed, or prescribed for medical use; specifies that the recommendations made by the commission to the general assembly may include policy recommendations. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 68, Chapter 7.

The governor shall appoint three members to the medical cannabis commission from each grand division, including one patient or patient caregiver, one subject matter expert with knowledge of cannabis cultivation, processing, shipping, distribution, or prescription, and one member meeting either qualification. The commission shall report findings and recommendations including policy recommendations to the general assembly.

HB 255: Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the medical cannabis commission to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 7.

Removes the medical cannabis commission from a sunset provision in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 4-29-246(a) and adds it to a different sunset list in Section 4-29-250(a), extending its authorization to June 30, 2029.

HB 46: Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.

Dispensing organizations must register directors, owners, managers, and employees with the department. License holders must begin dispensing low-THC cannabis within 24 months of licensure and maintain minimum dispensing activity. Dispensing organizations cannot operate within 1,000 feet of school premises and cannot dispense products exceeding one gram of tetrahydrocannabinols per package or medical device.

Took effect 1 September 2025

SB 121: Medical Cannabis Program Amendments

Cannabis production establishments and medical cannabis pharmacies must comply with amended labeling, storage, remediation, and operational requirements. Medical cannabis cardholders may transport medical cannabis as amended. The department shall contract with a nonprofit entity to provide monthly $150 vouchers to eligible medical cannabis patients enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare.

Took effect 6 May 2026

SB 66: Medical Cannabis Pharmacy License Amendments

The Department of Agriculture and Food shall divide the state into at least four geographic regions for locating medical cannabis pharmacies through rulemaking. The licensing board may not approve a request to change a medical cannabis pharmacy location outside the pharmacy's current region. The licensing board shall evaluate pharmacy license applicants using specified criteria including experience, safety, community connections, location suitability, cost efficiency, and strategic planning.

HB 389: Cannabis Amendments

Industrial hemp retailer permittees must check identification of purchasers of cannabinoid products containing THC or THC analogs to ensure they are at least 21 years old. Licensees and permittees must dispose of waste and unused material from cannabinoid production in accordance with hazardous waste laws. Medical cannabis processors may produce low THC products below 0.3% THC content.

Took effect 6 May 2026

SB 64: Medical Cannabis Amendments

Medical cannabis pharmacies and couriers must report changes in ownership at least 45 days before the change occurs. Cannabis processing facilities must comply with limits on the number of licenses the Department of Agriculture and Food may issue. Qualified medical provider employee proxies must complete a course on health information privacy.

Took effect 7 May 2025

HB 357: Medical Cannabis Modifications

Certain health care providers may recommend medical cannabis without registering with the Department of Health and Human Services. The act repeals provisions related to qualified medical providers and limited medical providers, replacing them with recommending medical providers. It moves enforcement of advertising and payment requirements from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Division of Professional Licensing.

Took effect 1 July 2025

HB 343: Cannabis Production Amendments

Cannabis production establishments located in industrial zones must include in their operating plan methods to reduce odor that meet local ordinance nuisance laws and identify operations generating odors and equipment or materials to mitigate emissions. The Department of Agriculture and Food must provide recommendations on objectionable odor control standards to the Medical Cannabis Governance Structure Working Group before January 1, 2026.

Took effect 7 May 2025

HB 75: Medical cannabis; administration to terminally ill patients, report.

Medical care facilities must permit patients with terminal illness to use medical cannabis in accordance with the Medical Cannabis Program. Facilities must prohibit smoking or vaping, include cannabis use in medical records, require written certification, reasonably restrict storage and use, and develop written guidelines. Facilities need not provide certification or include cannabis in discharge plans.

SB 332: Medical marijuana; administration to terminally ill patients.

Directs the Department of Health to convene a work group with specified stakeholders to develop policies for safe administration of medical marijuana to terminally ill patients, with regulations to be promulgated by January 1, 2027.

HB 2152: Permitting the medical use of cannabis by qualifying patients in specified health care facilities.

Beginning January 1, 2027, hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice care centers must permit medical use of cannabis by qualifying patients with terminal conditions according to facility policy. Policies must prohibit smoking or vaping, require patient records documentation, secure storage, and prohibit staff from administering or retrieving cannabis.

HB 1341: Concerning the medical cannabis authorization database.

The department must contract with an entity to create, administer, and maintain a secure medical cannabis authorization database. The liquor and cannabis board must use this database to verify excise tax exemptions under RCW 69.50.535. Cannabis retailers with medical cannabis endorsements must enter qualifying patients and designated providers into the database and issue recognition cards.