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NJ A913

Bill

Status

Passed

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds sickle cell anemia to the list of qualifying medical conditions for medical cannabis use in New Jersey

  • Amends the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act (P.L.2009, c.307) to include this condition

  • Allows patients with sickle cell anemia to register with the Cannabis Regulatory Commission to obtain medical cannabis from licensed dispensaries

  • Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by chronic anemia and periodic episodes of pain, which cannabis may help alleviate

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Authorizes medical cannabis for treatment of sickle cell anemia.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.223.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations12/11/2025
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens5/29/2025
Appropriations3/6/2025
Health1/9/2024

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