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HB3214 • 2025

Expands the definition of "debilitating medical condition" for the medical use of marijuana.

Expands the definition of "debilitating medical condition" for the medical use of marijuana.

Healthcare
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Chaichi,, Tran, Representative Diehl,, Hudson,, Javadi,, Lively,, McLain,, Nelson,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-04-16 House

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.

  3. 2025-04-16 House

    Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.

  4. 2025-04-08 House

    Work Session held.

  5. 2025-03-11 House

    Public Hearing held.

  6. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.

  7. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says that some entities have to write a policy and teach their staff about the medical use of marijuana. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6).
Expands the definition of "debilitating medical condition" for the medical use of marijuana. Requires an organization or residential facility that is designated as an additional caregiver for a medical marijuana cardholder to create and maintain a written policy and provide education to staff regarding the medical use of marijuana. <b>Exempts hospitals and hospital-affiliated clinics from the requirements. Requires an organization or residential facility to create the written policy not later than June 30, 2026, and make education available to staff not later than December 31, 2026.</b>
Protects an organization or residential facility and its employees and contractors from certain criminal liability related to the medical use of marijuana. Prohibits the Oregon State Board of Nursing from taking disciplinary action against a nurse for discussing the medical use of marijuana with a patient.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to marijuana for medical use; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee