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SF3181 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Cannabis registration process establishment for visiting patients

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify the state of Minnesota's medical cannabis laws by establishing a process for visiting patients from other states to register and receive medical cannabis benefits similar to Minnesota residents.

Main Provisions

  • Registration Process for Visiting Patients: The bill requires the creation of an alternative certification procedure specifically designed for visiting patients. This allows individuals from other states to enroll in Minnesota's medical cannabis registry program.
  • Documentation Requirements: Visiting patients must provide proof of their medical cannabis registration from their home state, including residency and patient status verification, to enroll in Minnesota's program.
  • Rights for Visiting Patients: Once registered, visiting patients will have the same rights and privileges as local medical cannabis patients under Minnesota law.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Enrollment and Revocation Rules: The bill amends existing statutes to include provisions for denying or revoking enrollment in the registry based on specific conditions outlined for visiting patients, akin to the rules for local patients.
  • Conditions of Continued Enrollment: Visiting patients must maintain their certification in their home state and report any changes to remain enrolled in the Minnesota program.
  • Enrollment Validity: The enrollment for visiting patients will be valid until their home state’s certification expires, unlike the three-year enrollment period for Minnesota residents.

Relevant Terms

  • Medical cannabis
  • Visiting patients
  • Patient registry
  • Certification procedure
  • Residency verification
  • Enrollment denial and revocation
  • Qualifying medical condition

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 01, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 01, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Added alternative certification procedure for visiting patients under subdivision 3a."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill relates to enrollment and revocation of enrollment in the registry program for medical cannabis patients under section 342.52.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusted criteria for denial of enrollment and revocation of enrollment."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "342.52",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Conditions for continued enrollment for visiting patients under new subdivision 3a."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies conditions for continued enrollment in the registry program for non-visiting and visiting patients under section 342.52.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified reporting requirements for changes in medical condition and maintaining certification."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "342.52",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the enrollment period for medical cannabis registry program under subdivision 7.",
      "modified": [
        "Enrollment period now specifically accounts for visiting patients' state of residency certification expiration."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "342.52",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 7"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors