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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Health; administration of medical marijuana to terminally ill patients; work group. Directs the Department of Health to convene a work group to develop policies for the safe administration of medical marijuana to terminally ill patients. The bill directs the Department to promulgate regulations establishing such policies by January 1, 2027, unless there is a delay in the federal reclassification of marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Health to establish a work group to develop policies for the safe administration of medical marijuana to terminally ill patients, with the goal of promulgating regulations by January 1, 2027, unless the federal government reclassifies marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug, which would delay this timeline. The bill also amends existing law to permit hospital and nursing home staff to administer cannabis oil to patients or residents who have a valid written certification for its use, aligning with the broader intent to facilitate medical marijuana access for those with serious conditions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services (on 02/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB332 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB332) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1135391.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB332/text/SB332S1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB332) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1128901.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB332/text/SB332SC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB332/text/SB332 |
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