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WV HB2765
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Pushkin
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "serious medical condition" for medical cannabis eligibility from a specific list of qualifying conditions to any medical condition that a medical doctor determines would benefit from cannabis use
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Removes the previous enumerated list of qualifying conditions, which included cancer, HIV/AIDS, ALS, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, PTSD, Crohn's disease, sickle cell anemia, severe chronic pain, and terminal illness
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Grants physicians full discretion to use their professional judgment when certifying patients for medical cannabis treatment
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Maintains all other existing definitions and requirements under the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act, including residency requirements and continuing care standards
Legislative Description
Relating to certification of a patient’s eligibility for medical cannabis
Health
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources
2/21/2025