CBD oil and THC-A oil; certification for use, dispensing.
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SB 726 — CBD oil and THC-A oil; certification for use, dispensing.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2018. Enacted.
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7 sponsors
1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 10 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Provides that a practitioner may issue a written certification for the use of cannabidiol (CBD) oil or THC-A oil for the treatment or to alleviate the symptoms of any diagnosed condition or disease determined by the practitioner to benefit from such use. Under current law, a practitioner may only issue such certification for the treatment or to alleviate the symptoms of intractable epilepsy. The bill increases the supply of CBD oil or THC-A oil a pharmaceutical processor may dispense from a 30-day supply to a 90-day supply. The bill reduces the minimum amount of cannabidiol or tetrahydrocannabinol acid per milliliter for a dilution of the Cannabis plant to fall under the definition of CBD oil or THC-A oil, respectively. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Health Care. The bill contains an emergency clause. This bill incorporates
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
19 added · 22 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of SB 726 removes the reference to "incapacitated adults" when defining who a legal guardian may be in relation to patients. This change simplifies the regulation by focusing solely on minors, which may help streamline the registration process for practitioners. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the reporting requirements will still include the number of registered practitioners, patients, and legal guardians, helping to ensure oversight and transparency in how pharmaceutical processors operate. Overall, these adjustments aim to enhance the clarity and functionality of the bill, making it easier to implement.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18106272DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-250.1, 54.1-3408.3, 54.1-3442.5, and 54.1-3442.7 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certification for use of cannabidiol oil or THC-A oil.
726[S AMENDMENT726] INApproved THE NATUREBe OFit Aenacted SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the SenateGeneral CommitteeAssembly for Courts of JusticeVirginia: on January 29, 2018) (Patrons Prior to Substitute--Senators Dunnavant [SB 795], Vogel [SB 597], and Marsden [SB 788]) A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-250.1, 54.1-3408.3, 54.1-3442.5, and 54.1-3442.7 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certification for use of cannabidiol oil or THC-A oil.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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That an emergency exists and this act is in force from its passage.
View plain text versions (4)
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB726ER) View text Current html March 05, 2018
- Committee Substitute Senate: Committee substitute printed 18106272D-S2 html January 29, 2018
- Committee Substitute Senate: Committee substitute printed 18105744D-S1 html January 25, 2018
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102119D html January 10, 2018
Action History
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House with amendment (99-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by House as amended
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Emergency clause added
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Read third time
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Taken up out of order pursuant to House Rule 52 (96-Y 0-N)
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Read second time
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Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB726S2
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Committee substitute agreed to 18106272D-S2
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Reading of substitute waived
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Committee substitute rejected 18105744D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Rereferred to Finance
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Incorporates SB788 (Marsden)
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Incorporates SB597 (Vogel)
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Incorporates SB795 (Dunnavant)
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Rereferred to Courts of Justice
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Incorporates SB795 (Dunnavant)
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Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102119D
Sponsors
- Jennifer T. Wexton · Cosponsor
- Adam P. Ebbin · Cosponsor
- David W. Marsden · Cosponsor
- Jill Holtzman Vogel · Cosponsor
- Mark H. Levine · Cosponsor
- Siobhan S. Dunnavant · Primary
- T. Montgomery "Monty" Mason · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 141 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (6)
- Jennifer T. Wexton
- Adam P. Ebbin
- David W. Marsden
- Vogel, Jill Holtzman
- Levine, Mark H.
- Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty"
Not signed on (141)
141 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (96)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
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Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 726 do?
- Provides that a practitioner may issue a written certification for the use of cannabidiol (CBD) oil or THC-A oil for the treatment or to alleviate the symptoms of any diagnosed condition or disease determined by the practitioner to benefit from such use. Under current law, a practitioner may only issue such certification for the treatment or to alleviate the symptoms of intractable epilepsy. The bill increases the supply of CBD oil or THC-A oil a pharmaceutical processor may dispense from a 30-day supply to a 90-day supply. The bill reduces the minimum amount of cannabidiol or tetrahydrocannabinol acid per milliliter for a dilution of the Cannabis plant to fall under the definition of CBD oil or THC-A oil, respectively. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Health Care. The bill contains an emergency clause. This bill incorporates
- Who sponsors SB 726?
- SB 726 is sponsored by Jennifer T. Wexton, Adam P. Ebbin, David W. Marsden, Vogel, Jill Holtzman, Levine, Mark H., Dunnavant, Siobhan S., and Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty".
- What is the current status of SB 726?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2018. Enacted.
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