Why 2/5: The bill initiates a regulatory process and work group, with a report due in late 2026, indicating a longer-term implementation timeline.
Hospital staff will be able to store, dispense, and administer medical cannabis oil to terminally ill patients with valid certification, exempting them from criminal penalties. The Department of Health is directed to create regulations and a work group to implement these changes, with a report due by November 1, 2026.
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Substitute adopted
committee substitute agreed to
Substitute adopted
Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Passed a chamber
Passed House with substitute (97-Y 1-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
House substitute agreed to by Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB332ER)
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB332)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 556 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0556)