HB 1265 (2020): relative to the requirement of qualifying medical condition for prescriptions for therapeutic cannabis.

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HB 1265 (2020)

relative to the requirement of qualifying medical condition for prescriptions for therapeutic cannabis.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2020. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 3, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 18 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2020, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 12, 2020, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 104
  • February 13, 2020, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • September 3, 2020, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 29, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/29/2020 01:00 pm LOB 205
  • February 12, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/12/2020 10:00 am LOB 104
  • February 13, 2020: Executive Session: 02/13/2020 11:00 am LOB 205
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/11/2020 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2020
  • September 3, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/03/2020 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using this link: https://www.zoom.us/j/93480617681 - Executive Session to Follow
  • October 6, 2020: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 18-0)

Laws It Would Change

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