Adding New Qualifying Conditions for Medical Cannabis: Page 2

Ohio Bill Would Add Autism as Qualifying Medical Cannabis Condition

The legislation intends to expand upon the 25 qualifying conditions already in place.

Ohio Receives Petitions to Add Several New Qualifying Conditions to Medical Cannabis Program

Among the proposed conditions are anxiety, depression and autism, which the board rejected last year.

Ohio Senate Approves Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill

The legislation, which was introduced by State Sen. Steve Huffman last month, would allow physicians to recommend cannabis for any medical condition, among other changes.

Alabama Officials Release Draft Rules for Physicians to Recommend Medical Cannabis to Patients

Regulators will accept public comment on the regulations until Jan. 4, 2022.

Ohio Republican Aims High With Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill

The legislation would allow physicians to recommend cannabis for any medical condition and targets more dispensary licenses, larger cultivation sites.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Legislation to Allow Terminally Ill Patients to Use Medical Cannabis for Treatment

S.B. 311, also known as “Ryan’s Law,” requires California hospitals and specific medical facilities to allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis for pain relief or treatment.

Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation Expands Operations as State Expands Medical Cannabis Access

The company is building out a new vertically integrated facility in Bastrop, Texas.

Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Board Rejects Requests to Expand State’s List of Qualifying Conditions

The Medical Marijuana Advisory Board shot down bids to add traumatic brain injury, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, chronic insomnia and major depressive disorder.

Texas Cancer Patients, Those With PTSD Gear Up For Medical Cannabis Access

The expanded qualifying conditions and an increased low-THC limit will take effect Sept. 1.

Gov. Wolf Signs Bill Expanding Medical Cannabis Access in Pennsylvania

The legislation allows qualified patients to possess up to a 90-day supply and continue curbside pickups; but home grows are a no.

HeroGrown’s Mission Continues After Death of Co-Founder Roger Martin

Nick Martin, Roger’s son and HeroGrown co-founder, talks about continuing the father-son team’s mission to save ‘as many heroes’ as it can using cannabis.

U.S. House Plans December Vote on the MORE Act, New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Bill to Implement Adult-Use Cannabis Program: Week in Review

This week, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced plans to take up the MORE Act, which would federally decriminalize cannabis by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act.

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