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DE SB59

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2019

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Delcollo

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Origin

Senate

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands medical marijuana authorization from physicians only to include certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants, collectively termed "health-care practitioners"

  • Removes requirement that patients under 18 years old must be seen by pediatric specialists (pediatric neurologist, gastroenterologist, oncologist, or palliative care specialist) to receive medical marijuana certification

  • Applies the new "health-care practitioner" definition throughout medical marijuana statutes, including patient registration, written certifications, and legal protections for providers

  • Clarifies that authorized marijuana use by registered patients is equivalent to other physician-prescribed medications for medical care purposes, including organ transplant eligibility

  • Makes technical corrections to conform medical marijuana law language to Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual standards

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Marijuana.

Last Action

Amendment SA 1 to SB 59 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

5/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services3/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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