Bill > HB1390

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for medical cannabis cultivation and use in Hawaii, creating a new licensing system for cannabis cultivation site collectives while expanding protections and rights for medical cannabis patients. The legislation introduces a detailed regulatory system that 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 financial compensation. The bill expands the definition of qualifying patients, removes registration requirements for out-of-state patients, and provides robust protections against discrimination in employment, education, housing, and child custody matters. Key provisions include allowing patients to manufacture their own cannabis products, establishing clear guidelines for transportation and possession limits, and creating safeguards to prevent unwarranted law enforcement interference. The bill also mandates the collection of comprehensive data about the medical cannabis program and establishes a special fund to support program administration, with registration fees ranging from $20 to $50 annually. Notably, the legislation maintains existing protections for medical providers and patients while creating a more flexible and patient-centered approach to medical cannabis use in Hawaii.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1390&year=2026