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NC S452
Bill
Status
3/28/2017
Primary Sponsor
Floyd McKissick
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AI Summary
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Expands hemp extract (CBD oil) use beyond intractable epilepsy to also treat autism, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, and Mitochondrial disease.
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Allows caregivers to include nurses employed by licensed home health agencies and other caregivers, not just parents, legal guardians, or custodians.
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Requires patients' conditions to have failed to respond to three or more treatment options before hemp extract can be recommended.
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Permits both neurologists and physicians (in consultation with neurologists) to recommend and oversee hemp extract treatment for eligible patients.
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Renames the statutory program from the "Epilepsy Alternative Treatment Act" to the "Alternative Treatment Act" to reflect expanded medical uses.
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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