Bill > HB1110

This bill permanently maintains the existing legal provisions for medical cannabis access in Hawaii by retroactively repealing a previous sunset date that would have eliminated primary caregivers' ability to cultivate cannabis for qualifying patients after December 31, 2024. The legislation clarifies that qualifying patients can obtain medical cannabis through three primary sources: licensed dispensaries, personal cultivation (limited to an adequate supply), and cultivation by a primary caregiver. An important new restriction is that any location used for cannabis cultivation can be used to grow cannabis for no more than five qualifying patients. The bill's legislative findings emphasize that while 55% of medical cannabis patients use dispensaries exclusively, up to 45% obtain cannabis from other sources, and some patients may need alternative access methods due to disabilities or space limitations. By maintaining multiple access routes, the bill aims to ensure that qualifying patients continue to have safe and legal options for obtaining medical cannabis, while also providing reasonable limitations on cultivation to prevent potential misuse.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1110&year=2026