An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-251.1:2 and 32.1-127 of the Code of Virginia, relating to medical cannabis; administration to terminally ill patients; report.

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Sponsors: 8
Votes: Apr 13
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<p class="sumtext"><b>Medical cannabis; administration to terminally ill patients; report.</b> Directs the Department of Health to promulgate regulations specifying that hospital staff may store, dispense, and administer cannabis oil when a patient has valid certification and exempts such staff from criminal penalties for possession of cannabis oil. The bill directs the Department of Health to convene a work group to discuss the implementation process for providing cannabis products to patients in medical care facilities and report on its discussion to the Chairs of the House Committee on Health and Human Services and the Senate Committee on Education and Health by November 1, 2026. This bill is identical to HB 75.</p>

Progress

IntroducedJan 13, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 13, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 9, 2026
PassedFeb 10, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 13, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 24, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 2, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 10, 2026
Became lawApr 13, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 9, 2026

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