MS HB895Vetoedas of 2026-03-26
Medical cannabis; eliminate mandatory follow-up visit and extend validity periods of certification and ID cards to 24 months.
Plain-English summary
What happened: A Mississippi bill to eliminate mandatory follow-up visits and extend the validity of medical cannabis certifications and ID cards to 24 months died in committee.
Why it matters: The bill's failure means patients must continue meeting existing follow-up visit requirements and shorter certification renewal timelines to maintain program access.
Affects: patients
LATEST ACTION: Died In Committee
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