Bill > A04759

This bill modifies New York's medical cannabis regulations by updating several key provisions related to patient certifications, caregiver registrations, and medical cannabis use. The bill changes the definition and process for medical cannabis registrations, extending certification periods from one to two years and allowing practitioners more flexibility in issuing and renewing certifications. It introduces a new medical cannabis patient reciprocity provision, allowing patients from other U.S. states and territories to obtain medical cannabis in New York with proper documentation. The bill also lowers the age for home cultivation of medical cannabis from 21 to 18 years old and provides more detailed guidelines for designated caregivers, including restrictions on selling cultivated cannabis. Additionally, the bill repeals the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Act and mandates the transfer of related records to the Office of Cannabis Management. The changes aim to streamline the medical cannabis certification process, provide more accessibility for patients, and establish clearer regulations for medical cannabis use and cultivation in New York State.

Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4759