HB 165 – AS INTRODUCED
2015 SESSION
01/08
HOUSE BILL 165
AN ACT relative to the definition of “qualifying medical condition” for the therapeutic use of cannabis.
SPONSORS: Rep. J. Lachance, Hills 8; Rep. Wright, Carr 8; Sen. Reagan, Dist 17
COMMITTEE: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
This bill clarifies the definition of “qualifying medical condition” for the therapeutic use of cannabis.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
15-0553
01/08
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Fifteen
AN ACT relative to the definition of “qualifying medical condition” for the therapeutic use of cannabis.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Use of Cannabis for Therapeutic Purposes; Definition of “Qualifying Medical Condition.” Amend RSA 126-X:1, IX(a)(1) to read as follows:
(1) Cancer, glaucoma, positive status for human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, hepatitis C currently receiving antiviral treatment, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, Crohn’s disease, agitation of Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, chronic pancreatitis, spinal cord injury or disease, traumatic brain injury, or one or more injuries that significantly interferes with daily activities as documented by the patient’s provider; [and] or
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.