Bill > HB3770

This bill amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act by removing the previous prohibition against health care professionals performing physical examinations for medical cannabis certification via remote means, including telemedicine. Specifically, the bill changes Section 35 of the existing law to allow healthcare professionals licensed under the Medical Practice Act, Nurse Practice Act, or Physician Assistant Practice Act to conduct physical examinations for medical cannabis certification through telemedicine. This change means that patients can now have their required medical examination for medical cannabis certification completed remotely, which could increase access to medical cannabis certification for patients who may have difficulty traveling to an in-person medical appointment. The bill maintains other existing requirements for healthcare professionals, such as maintaining patient records, being in good standing with their licensing board, and adhering to professional standards and regulations related to medical cannabis certification.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3770&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104