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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to permit qualifying patients to grow and cultivate up to 10 cannabis plants for their own use with no more than five reaching maturity simultaneously.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to allow qualifying patients or their designated caregivers, who possess a valid identification card issued by the bureau (the state agency overseeing medical cannabis), to grow medical cannabis for personal use. Specifically, patients or caregivers can cultivate up to 10 cannabis plants, with a limit of five mature, flowering plants at any given time, provided the cannabis is used by the patient according to their physician's certification. This change also permits medical cannabis to be dispensed in dry leaf or plant form, which was previously restricted. The bill also clarifies that while growing cannabis for commercial purposes requires a permit, this new provision allows for personal cultivation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5259&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5259%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5259 |
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