New York S09627 allows terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals and nursing homes.

New York S09627 amends the public health law to allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals and nursing homes. The bill defines "health care facility" as a general hospital or nursing home, and "terminally ill" according to the cannabis law. It prohibits smoking but allows other methods like vaping. Facilities must regulate storage and use, and develop guidelines for medical cannabis use. The bill does not affect laws on cannabis cultivation, possession, distribution, or utilization, nor does it require facilities to recommend medical cannabis.

New York S09627 allows terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals and nursing homes.

New York S09627 amends the public health law to allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals and nursing homes. The bill defines "health care facility" as a general hospital or nursing home, and "terminally ill" according to the cannabis law. It prohibits smoking but allows other methods like vaping. Facilities must regulate storage and use, and develop guidelines for medical cannabis use. The bill does not affect laws on cannabis cultivation, possession, distribution, or utilization, nor does it require facilities to recommend medical cannabis.