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MO HB1183

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a hemp extract registration card program through the Department of Health and Senior Services for Missouri residents 18 and older with intractable epilepsy (epilepsy that has not responded to 3 or more treatment options)

  • Requires a neurologist's signed statement confirming the patient suffers from intractable epilepsy and may benefit from hemp extract treatment; only neurologists may recommend hemp extract and sign these statements

  • Registration cards are valid for one year and renewable; parents or legal guardians may obtain cards on behalf of minors in their care

  • Protects individuals and health care entities from adverse state action, including civil/criminal prosecution, licensing sanctions, or disciplinary action, when acting in good faith on a neurologist's hemp extract recommendation

  • Includes an emergency clause making the act effective immediately upon passage due to the need for treatment of intractable epilepsy and patient relief

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding hemp extract

Last Action

HCS Reported Do Pass (H)

4/9/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on General Laws4/2/2015
Emerging Issues3/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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