IN HB1347 | 2017 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 12 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-12 - First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
Pending: House Public Policy Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Compassionate use registry for epilepsy therapy. Requires the state department of health (department) to administer and enforce a compassionate use registry program. Allows for the possession and use of low THC cannabis for the treatment of intractable epilepsy if prescribed by a qualified physician. Establishes the compassionate use registry for the registration of physicians, patients, and a patient's parent or guardian. Establishes licensing requirements for organizations that dispense low THC cannabis. Requires each director, manager, and employee of a dispensing organization to register with the department. Provides that a physician is not subject to certain criminal, disciplinary, and civil actions

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Title

Compassionate use registry for epilepsy therapy. Requires the state department of health (department) to administer and enforce a compassionate use registry program. Allows for the possession and use of low THC cannabis for the treatment of intractable epilepsy if prescribed by a qualified physician. Establishes the compassionate use registry for the registration of physicians, patients, and a patient's parent or guardian. Establishes licensing requirements for organizations that dispense low THC cannabis. Requires each director, manager, and employee of a dispensing organization to register with the department. Provides that a physician is not subject to certain criminal, disciplinary, and civil actions

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-01-12HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
2017-01-12HouseAuthored by Representative Moseley

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