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HI SB1019

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

William Espero

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all hospitals to designate a specific room on site where qualifying medical marijuana patients may use prescribed marijuana during overnight hospital stays.

  • Applies only to patients admitted for at least one night who present a current medical marijuana registration certificate issued under Hawaii law.

  • Defines "hospital" as any institution admitting patients for inpatient care, diagnosis, observation, and treatment that is regulated by the State.

  • Takes effect upon the Governor's approval.

Legislative Description

Medical Marijuana; Hospitals

Last Action

The committee on HTH deferred the measure.

2/18/2015

Committee Referrals

Health1/28/2015

Full Bill Text

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