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AR HB1408
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Pilkington
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AI Summary
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Qualifying patients and designated caregivers under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016 (Amendment 98) would be permitted to use Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to purchase medical marijuana
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Defines "flexible spending account" as a medical expense FSA used in conjunction with a cafeteria plan under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
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Defines "health savings account" as an account established under a medical care savings account program for eligible medical expenses under a high-deductible health plan per 26 U.S.C. § 223, as it existed on January 1, 2025
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Amends Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 56, Subchapter 3 by adding new section 20-56-309
Legislative Description
To Allow Qualifying Patients Or Designated Caregivers To Purchase Medical Marijuana Using A Flexible Spending Account Or A Health Savings Account.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025