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MS HB1152
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lee Yancey
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AI Summary
- Creates a petition process allowing patients with chronic, progressive, severely disabling, or terminal illnesses not on Mississippi's qualifying conditions list to access medical cannabis through the State Health Officer's approval
- Requires treating medical providers to submit petitions including diagnosis, prognosis, medical history, explanation of potential cannabis benefits, attestation that conventional therapies were tried or are unavailable, and proposed treatment regimen
- State Health Officer must issue written approval or denial within 45 calendar days, with denials limited to insufficient documentation, public health/safety risks, or incomplete submissions; decisions are final with no appeals allowed
- Approved patients become eligible for registry identification cards under the existing Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program and must undergo reevaluation by their treating provider at least every 12 months
- Requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports to legislative committees on petition numbers, approved illness categories, safety concerns, and recommendations for updates
Legislative Description
Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act; create.
Last Action
Returned For Concurrence
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Health and Welfare2/13/2026
Public Health and Human Services1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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