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KY SB78
KY SB78AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to medical cannabis.
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Introduced
02/07/2023
02/07/2023
In Committee
02/14/2023
02/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to legalize the possession, sale, distribution, dispensing, use, and prescribing of cannabis for medical purposes as regulated and controlled by the General Assembly; direct the 2025 General Assembly to propose an additional new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to legalize recreational cannabis if medical cannabis is approved by the voters; provide ballot language; submit to voters for their ratification or rejection.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Constitution of Kentucky to create a new section that would guarantee the right of individuals to obtain, possess, or use cannabis for medical purposes, the right of medical professionals to prescribe, dispense, or distribute cannabis for medical purposes, and the right of pharmacists to dispense or distribute cannabis for medical purposes, with the General Assembly having the authority to regulate and control these activities. If the medical cannabis amendment is approved by voters, the bill also directs the 2025 General Assembly to propose an additional amendment to the state constitution to legalize recreational cannabis.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to State & Local Government (S) (on 02/14/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/23RS/sb78.html |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/23RS/sb78/LM.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/23RS/sb78/orig_bill.pdf |
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