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HB 4142STATE · OregonIntroduced

Relating to marijuana for medical use; and prescribing an effective date.

Expands the definition of "debilitating medical condition" for the medical use of marijuana. Requires an organization or residential facility that is designated as an additional caregiver for a medical marijuana cardholder to create and maintain a written policy and provide educational training for certain staff regarding the medical use of marijuana. Exempts hospitals and hospital-affiliated clinics from the requirements. <b>Requires that in order to engage in the medical use of marijuana, the patient or resident of the organization or residential facility must be a medical marijuana cardholder or have applied to be a medical marijuana cardholder.</b> Protects an organization or residential facility [<i>and its employees and contractors</i>] from certain criminal liability related to the medical use of marijuana. Prohibits the Oregon State Board of Nursing from taking disciplinary action against a nurse for discussing the medical use of marijuana with a patient. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Voted: 4/13/2026Source

How representatives voted

57 yea·11 nay·20 other

Action history

  • 4/13/2026Chapter 118, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
  • 4/7/2026Governor signed.
  • 3/10/2026President signed.
  • 3/10/2026Speaker signed.
  • 3/6/2026Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.
  • 3/4/2026Carried over to 03-05 by unanimous consent.
  • 3/3/2026Second reading.
  • 3/3/2026Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
  • 2/25/2026Public Hearing and Work Session held.
  • 2/20/2026Referred to Health Care.