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OK HB2251

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Brian Renegar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Oklahoma's cannabidiol (CBD) clinical trial program beyond patients 18 and younger with severe epilepsy to include persons of any age with "serious medical conditions" not adequately treated by traditional therapies

  • Defines "serious medical condition" to include AIDS, cancer, chronic pain, glaucoma, PTSD, seizures, multiple sclerosis-related muscle spasms, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and conditions that substantially limit major life activities

  • Authorizes physicians licensed in Oklahoma to serve as principal investigators for FDA-approved clinical trials using cannabidiol for both severe epilepsy and serious medical conditions

  • Requires cannabidiol to have THC concentration of no more than 0.3% and be delivered in liquid form, with manufacturing and testing in FDA-approved facilities

  • Effective date of November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; modifying certain definition; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Controlled Substances2/2/2016

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