CT HB05242

Hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice facilities must allow terminally ill patients with valid medical marijuana registration to use cannabis on-site, effective October 1, 2026

"Terminally ill" is defined as having a prognosis of one year or less to live, as certified in writing by the patient's attending physician

Smoking and vaping are prohibited; facilities must document cannabis use in medical records, require proof of registration, and may require cannabis to be stored in locked containers

Cannabis use is not permitted while a patient is receiving emergency care

Facilities may suspend compliance if federal agencies (DOJ, CMS, or other regulators) initiate enforcement action or issue rules expressly prohibiting cannabis use in healthcare settings