HI SCR34

Urges the National Football League to allow injured players to use cannabidiol in pill or liquid form as an alternative to opioids for managing work-related injury pain.

Cites the opioid crisis as a serious national problem, noting more than 90 Americans die daily from opioid overdoses and the economic burden exceeds $78.5 billion annually.

Notes that NFL players frequently suffer serious injuries and are often prescribed opioids, which carry documented risks of overuse and abuse.

Identifies cannabidiol as a non-intoxicating compound with anxiety-reducing, anti-inflammatory, anti-nausea, and antipsychotic properties that does not produce psychoactive effects.

Directs certified copies of the resolution to be sent to the NFL Commissioner and the General Manager of each NFL team.