Relating to marijuana for medical use; and prescribing an effective date.

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 educational training for certain staff regarding the medical use of marijuana. Exempts hospitals and hospital-affiliated clinics from the requirements. Requires that in order to engage in the medical use of marijuana, the patient or resident of the organization or residential facility must be a medical marijuana cardholder or have applied to be a medical marijuana cardholder. 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.

Passed on 4/7/26

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Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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8 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 10

3:00 PM

House Health Care Public Hearing

Feb 12

3:00 PM

House Health Care Work Session

Feb 23

3:00 PM

Senate Health Care Public Hearing and Possible Work Session

Feb 23

3:30 PM

Senate Health Care Public Hearing and Possible Work Session

Feb 25

3:00 PM

Senate Health Care Public Hearing and Work Session

Feb 25

3:00 PM

Senate Health Care Public Hearing and Possible Work Session