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NY A01132
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "certified patient" under New York's medical marijuana law to include animals in addition to human patients
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Authorizes licensed veterinarians to become registered practitioners who can certify animals for medical marijuana treatment
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Adds a new qualifying "serious condition" category allowing any medical condition in animals that a veterinarian determines may benefit from medical marijuana treatment
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Requires veterinarians to complete the same 2-4 hour training course and register with the department as required for physician practitioners
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Provides access to medical marihuana for an animal when a veterinarian determines such animal has any medical condition that may benefit from treatment with medical marihuana.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026