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WA HB2152Passedas of 2026-03-11

Permitting the medical use of cannabis by qualifying patients in specified health care facilities.

Plain-English summary

What happened: This Washington bill permitting medical cannabis use by qualifying patients in specified health care facilities has been signed by the Governor and is now law.

Why it matters: Dispensaries and medical cannabis operators gain a new patient access channel, as qualifying patients can now consume cannabis in certain health care settings.

Affects: medical cannabis retailers and patients

LATEST ACTION: Governor signed.
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