Hawaii HB1542 establishes guidelines for medical cannabis use in health care facilities, allowing terminally ill and qualifying patients to use it.

Hawaii HB1542, also known as the "Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act" or "Ryan's Law," aims to support the use of medical cannabis by terminally ill patients and qualifying patients over 65 with chronic diseases. The bill mandates that health care facilities permit patient use of medical cannabis, provided it does not endanger others. It prohibits smoking or vaping in most settings, requires secure storage, and mandates that patients or caregivers handle cannabis. The bill also ensures patients are not denied admission due to cannabis use.

Hawaii HB1542 establishes guidelines for medical cannabis use in health care facilities, allowing terminally ill and qualifying patients to use it.

Hawaii HB1542, also known as the "Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act" or "Ryan's Law," aims to support the use of medical cannabis by terminally ill patients and qualifying patients over 65 with chronic diseases. The bill mandates that health care facilities permit patient use of medical cannabis, provided it does not endanger others. It prohibits smoking or vaping in most settings, requires secure storage, and mandates that patients or caregivers handle cannabis. The bill also ensures patients are not denied admission due to cannabis use.