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MS SB2438

MS SB2438
MS Medical Cannabis Act; allow cannabis use by certain persons when conventional treatment options have proven ineffective.

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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 41-137-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of "qualifying Patient" To Include A Person For Whom A Practitioner Has Determined, After Conventional Treatment Options Have Proven Ineffective, That The Patient May Benefit From Medical Cannabis; To Amend Section 41-137-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Medical Cannabis Use By A Person Diagnosed By A Practitioner, With Whom The Person Has A Bona Fide Practitioner-patient Relationship Within His Or Her Scope Of Practice, As A Patient For Whom Other Conventional Treatment Options Have Proven Ineffective; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Mississippi law to expand the definition of a "qualifying patient" for medical cannabis use, allowing individuals to access medical cannabis when conventional treatment options have proven ineffective, as determined by a licensed practitioner with whom they have a legitimate doctor-patient relationship. The bill clarifies that a practitioner can certify a patient for medical cannabis if they believe it would provide medical or palliative benefit, even if the patient doesn't have a specifically listed "debilitating medical condition," provided other treatments haven't worked. This change aims to broaden access to medical cannabis for those who may not fit existing criteria but could still benefit from its therapeutic use.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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