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This bill, also known as Ryan's Law, amends Delaware's medical marijuana law to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana within licensed health care facilities, provided certain conditions are met, such as the patient or their caregiver being responsible for acquiring, administering, and storing the marijuana securely, and prohibiting smoking or vaping as methods of use. It also clarifies that health care facilities must include the medical use of marijuana in patient records and develop specific policies for its use, though facilities can prohibit use if it negatively impacts patient care or is otherwise contraindicated, and can suspend use if federal agencies like the US Department of Justice (US DOJ) or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) take action related to its use. The bill defines "health care facility" as a general hospital licensed under a specific section of Delaware law and specifies that this new provision does not apply to emergency services or outside of Delaware, and that individuals acting in good faith to comply with these rules are protected from liability unless they engage in gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.

Health and Social Services

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142779