SB270

Allows terminally ill patients in Louisiana healthcare facilities to use medical marijuana.

Louisiana SB270 allows terminally ill patients in healthcare facilities to use medical marijuana. The law requires facilities to permit use, document it, and ensure proper storage. It prohibits smoking or vaping. The law does not require facilities to provide recommendations or include marijuana in discharge plans. It does not apply to emergency services. Facilities can suspend compliance if federal agencies prohibit marijuana use. Effective August 1, 2026.