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HI HB1893

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows prescription, dispensing, possession, and use of FDA-approved prescription drugs containing cannabidiol in Hawaii upon federal Food and Drug Administration approval of such drugs.

  • Permits licensed health care providers to prescribe FDA-approved cannabidiol prescription drugs within their authorized scope of practice.

  • Permits pharmacists and licensed health care providers to dispense FDA-approved cannabidiol prescription drugs pursuant to valid prescriptions.

  • Requires the Hawaii Department of Health to amend its rules to conform to the requirements of this Act once the FDA approves cannabidiol prescription drugs.

  • Does not restrict or alter access to medical cannabis currently authorized under Hawaii state law.

Legislative Description

Relating To Health.

Public Safety

Last Action

The committee on PSM deferred the measure.

3/13/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/8/2018
Judiciary2/16/2018
Health & Human Services1/22/2018

Full Bill Text

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