Bill > HB602

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for medical cannabis cultivation and use in Hawaii, creating a new licensing system for cultivation site collectives and expanding protections for medical cannabis patients. The bill allows qualifying patients to cultivate up to 250 square feet of cannabis, permits patients to possess cannabis paraphernalia, and enables patients to furnish small amounts of cannabis to other patients without charge. It removes registration requirements for out-of-state patients, protects patients and caregivers from discrimination in employment, education, and housing, and establishes clear guidelines for cannabis transportation, testing, and packaging. The legislation defines key terms like "cannabis testing facility" and "medical provider," sets limits on possession quantities, and creates mechanisms for tracking and regulating medical cannabis cultivation and distribution. Importantly, the bill provides legal protections for patients, caregivers, and licensed cannabis businesses, ensuring they cannot be prosecuted or penalized solely for complying with medical cannabis regulations. The bill is designed to provide safer, more accessible medical cannabis options for patients with debilitating medical conditions while establishing robust regulatory oversight.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=602&year=2026