HB5188

Authorizing possession and smoking of medical cannabis by approved persons

Introduced·2/4/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5188 allows possession and smoking of medical cannabis by certified patients and caregivers.

West Virginia HB5188 permits the possession and smoking of medical cannabis by individuals who have received a certification from a practitioner and possess a valid identification card. Caregivers must also have a valid identification card and can care for up to five patients. Medical cannabis can be dispensed in various forms, including pills, oils, topicals, tinctures, liquids, dermal patches, and flowers. Dispensaries must label products with specific details. Patients can incorporate cannabis into edible forms for ingestion.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Resources Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 4

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 4

House

To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

Feb 4

House

Introduced in House