HB5092

Relating to certification of a patient’s eligibility for medical cannabis

Introduced·2/3/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5092 amends the certification process for medical cannabis eligibility.

West Virginia HB5092 amends the certification process for medical cannabis eligibility by allowing attending physicians to certify a patient's eligibility based on their professional judgment. The bill revises the eligibility qualifications for patients to include those with serious medical conditions such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, and Parkinson’s disease, among others. It also updates definitions related to medical cannabis organizations, including dispensaries, growers, and processors.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 3

House

To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

Feb 3

House

Introduced in House