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MS HB895

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lee Yancey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends medical cannabis practitioner certification validity from 12 months to 24 months
  • Eliminates the mandatory 6-month follow-up visit requirement after initial certification, making follow-up evaluations optional at the practitioner's discretion
  • Extends registry identification card validity for resident patients from 1 year to 24 months
  • Extends registry identification card validity for resident designated caregivers from 1 year to 5 years
  • Removes the 60% THC potency limit for cannabis tinctures, oils, and concentrates while maintaining the 30% limit for flower and trim

Legislative Description

Medical cannabis; eliminate mandatory follow-up visit and extend validity periods of certification and ID cards to 24 months.

Last Action

Returned For Concurrence

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/20/2026
Business and Commerce1/16/2026

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