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NC S452

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Floyd McKissick

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Expands hemp extract (CBD oil) use beyond intractable epilepsy to also treat autism, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, and Mitochondrial disease.

  • Allows caregivers to include nurses employed by licensed home health agencies and other caregivers, not just parents, legal guardians, or custodians.

  • Requires patients' conditions to have failed to respond to three or more treatment options before hemp extract can be recommended.

  • Permits both neurologists and physicians (in consultation with neurologists) to recommend and oversee hemp extract treatment for eligible patients.

  • Renames the statutory program from the "Epilepsy Alternative Treatment Act" to the "Alternative Treatment Act" to reflect expanded medical uses.

  • Effective December 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Expand Allowable Medical Uses of CBD Oil

Last Action

Re-ref to Health Care. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/25/2017

Committee Referrals

Health Care4/25/2017
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/29/2017

Full Bill Text

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