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MO HB1183
Bill
Status
3/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Jones
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AI Summary
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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)
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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
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Registration cards are valid for one year and renewable; parents or legal guardians may obtain cards on behalf of minors in their care
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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
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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