Bill > S0778

This bill amends Florida Statutes to add a new qualifying medical condition for medical marijuana use: addiction to or dependence on an opioid drug. Currently, patients must be diagnosed with specific medical conditions to be eligible for medical marijuana, and this legislation expands those conditions to include opioid addiction or dependence. Opioid drugs are potent pain medications that can be highly addictive, including prescription painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone, as well as illegal drugs like heroin. By adding this condition, the bill aims to provide an alternative treatment option for individuals struggling with opioid addiction, potentially offering medical marijuana as a harm reduction or treatment strategy. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies and medical providers time to prepare for the implementation of this expanded medical marijuana qualification.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/778