SB278 Alabama 2022 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law an adult woman who qualifies as having a specified medical condition is eligible to lawfully obtain medical cannabis.
This bill would require a dispensary site to require a negative pregnancy test for women of childbearing age before allowing them to purchase medical cannabis and would prohibit breast-feeding women from purchasing medical cannabis unless as a registered caregiver.
This bill will would also require that any dispensary be located one thousand feet from a day-care center, or 2-year or 4-year institution of higher education.
Relating to the medical use of cannabis; to amend Section 20-2A-64, Code of Alabama 1975, as added by Section of Act 2021-450 of the 2021 Regular Session; to establish certain requirements for medical cannabis use by women of childbearing age.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2022 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Healthcare |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB278 Alabama 2022 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature