FL H1407

Proposes constitutional amendment creating Article X, Section 28 and Article XII, Section 32 to allow patients with debilitating medical conditions to use cannabis medically with an affirmative defense against criminal charges.

Permits physicians to advise patients about medical cannabis benefits and provide written documentation without criminal liability or loss of professional privileges, based on bona fide physician-patient relationships.

Allows patients to possess and use only medically necessary amounts of cannabis, with legislature authorized to establish a maximum presumed amount; exceeding presumed amounts may be defended as medically necessary.

Prohibits medical cannabis use that endangers others or occurs in public view; requires two physician diagnoses and parental written consent for patients under 18, with parent serving as primary caregiver controlling dosage and acquisition.

Protects seized cannabis and paraphernalia from forfeiture without criminal conviction and prohibits denial of custody, visitation, employment accommodations, or professional licensure based on compliant medical cannabis use; effective July 1, 2013.