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TX SB865
TX SB865Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain qualifying medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
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Introduced
02/15/2019
02/15/2019
In Committee
03/01/2019
03/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain qualifying medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain qualifying medical conditions, such as cancer, autism, or post-traumatic stress disorder. It establishes a licensing system for medical cannabis dispensing organizations, requires the Department of Public Safety to maintain a medical use registry, and prohibits municipalities and counties from banning medical cannabis. The bill also amends the Family Code and Health and Safety Code to allow parents to provide medical cannabis to their children under certain circumstances.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Co-author authorized (on 04/16/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB865 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/SB00865I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/SB00865I.pdf |
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