Bill > H0401

This bill creates the Sergeant Kitzhaber Medical Cannabis Act, which authorizes the possession, transportation, and use of medical cannabis for patients with qualifying medical conditions in Idaho. The bill establishes a comprehensive framework for medical cannabis, including defining qualifying conditions such as AIDS, cancer, chronic pain, PTSD, and terminal illnesses. It creates an electronic verification system to track medical cannabis cards, sets strict regulations for practitioners recommending medical cannabis, and defines acceptable forms of medical cannabis, including liquid, solid, and unprocessed flower forms. The bill also amends existing controlled substance laws to reclassify marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinols as Schedule II controlled substances, allowing their medical use under specific conditions. Key protections are included for medical cannabis cardholders, including non-discrimination in employment, medical care, and other areas. The law would take effect immediately upon passage, with full implementation of the medical cannabis program set for January 1, 2026. Patients would be required to obtain a medical cannabis card, and caregivers can be designated to assist patients who have difficulty obtaining or using medical cannabis.

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0401/