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Introduced
01/03/2018
01/03/2018
In Committee
05/08/2018
05/08/2018
Crossed Over
05/01/2018
05/01/2018
Passed
Dead
05/18/2018
05/18/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To repeal sections 191.480, 192.945, 192.947, 195.207, 261.265, and 263.250, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof six new sections relating to the use of investigational drugs, with penalty provisions.
AI Summary
This bill allows persons with certain serious medical conditions, such as cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, and Parkinson's disease, to use medical cannabis if a physician determines they may benefit from its treatment. The bill also establishes a system for licensing medical cannabis cultivation and production facilities, and prohibits state agencies from taking adverse action against a physician or dispensing organization for recommending or distributing medical cannabis to eligible patients. The bill also repeals existing laws related to the use of investigational drugs and devices, and creates new provisions to expand access to medical cannabis for qualifying patients.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing Cancelled (S) (on 05/09/2018)
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