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TX HB4045

TX HB4045
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain eligible medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations; changing a fee.


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Introduced
03/07/2019
In Committee
03/21/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 eligible medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations; changing a fee.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain eligible medical conditions. It changes the definition of "medical cannabis" to remove the previous restrictions on THC content. The bill also establishes a licensing system for dispensing organizations to cultivate, process, and dispense medical cannabis to patients. The bill requires the establishment of a secure online compassionate-use registry to track patient information and prescriptions, and it prohibits local governments from banning the cultivation, production, dispensing, or possession of medical cannabis. Additionally, the bill includes conforming changes to other state laws to accommodate the new medical cannabis program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Left pending in subcommittee (on 04/11/2019)

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