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ID H0401
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jordan Redman
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Sergeant Kitzhaber Medical Cannabis Act" authorizing possession, transportation, and use of cannabis for Idaho patients with serious health conditions, effective January 1, 2026
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Establishes a medical cannabis patient card system for Idaho residents aged 21+ with qualifying conditions including cancer, chronic pain, PTSD, epilepsy, ALS, Alzheimer's, autism, and terminal illness, among others
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Limits possession to 4,000 milligrams of THC in processed form or 60 grams of unprocessed flower (22% THC or less) for a 60-day supply; terminally ill patients may possess up to 20,000 milligrams with practitioner authorization
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Moves marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinols from Schedule I to Schedule II controlled substances, while requiring practitioners to register with the Board of Pharmacy and complete training before recommending medical cannabis
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Provides employment and housing protections for cardholders, prohibits state resources from being used to enforce federal cannabis laws against compliant individuals, and establishes a Qualified Patient Enterprise Fund for program administration
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to authorize the possession, transportation, and use of cannabis for medical purposes and to provide that marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinols or synthetic equivalents are Schedule II controlled substances.
SERGEANT KITZHABER MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT
Last Action
Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk
3/13/2025