CO SB007

SB 26-007: Medical Marijuana Use in Health Facilities ("Ryan's Law")

• Health facilities must allow terminally ill patients registered in Colorado's medical marijuana program to use medical marijuana on-site, provided use does not involve smoking or vaping and follows physician recommendations.

• Facilities must require patients or caregivers to provide a valid registry identification card, document marijuana usage in medical records, and develop written guidelines for medical marijuana use.

• Medical marijuana must be stored in a locked container, and facilities may impose reasonable restrictions to ensure safety of other patients, guests, employees, and facility operations.

• Health facilities and employees are protected from liability for conduct performed in compliance with the law, unless actions are negligent or reckless.

• Facilities may suspend compliance if federal agencies (CMS, DOJ, or federal regulators) take enforcement action or expressly prohibit medical marijuana use in health facilities; effective date is August 12, 2026.