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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes dispensaries to sell viable cannabis seeds to qualifying patients or their primary caregivers; provided that not more than 10 seeds per month may be purchased by, or on behalf of, the qualifying patient. Repeals existing statutory language that authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to: (1) inspect a qualifying medical cannabis patient's medical records held by the health provider who issued a written certification for the qualifying patient; and (2) suspend or revoke a health provider's ability to issue written certification for medical cannabis if the provider refuses the foregoing inspection, or if the medical records do not comply with the medical use of cannabis law. Requires the Department of Health to adopt any necessary rules. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill allows licensed medical cannabis dispensaries to sell up to ten viable cannabis seeds per month to registered patients or their designated caregivers, aiming to provide a local source for personal cultivation and reduce reliance on the illicit market. A "viable cannabis seed" is defined as a healthy, mature seed capable of germinating. The bill also removes the authority of the Department of Law Enforcement to inspect medical records of patients held by their healthcare providers and to penalize those providers for non-compliance or refusal to allow such inspections, thereby strengthening patient privacy and the ability of healthcare providers to issue medical cannabis certifications. The Department of Health is tasked with creating any necessary rules to implement these changes, which are set to take effect on January 30, 2050.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D),
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2413&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2413_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2413_SD1_SSCR2431_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2413_SD1_SSCR2431_.pdf |
| SB2413_TESTIMONY_HHS-CPN_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2413_TESTIMONY_HHS-CPN_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2413_.HTM |
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