Illinois attempts remote cannabis examination law again
Illinois lawmakers took their third attempt to amend the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and eliminate the requirements for a physical medical-cannabis examination for those applying for a medical card and registered cardholders in the Medical Cannabis Program.
Senate Bill 3099 is the third attempt by three different lawmakers to amend the law with a one-word edit, which eliminates the word “not.” The edit reads, “The physical examination required by this Act may not be performed by remote means, including telemedicine.” Senator Laura Fine introduced SB3099 on Feb. 2, and the bill was referred to Assignments that same day.
House Bill 4201, which was introduced in 2023, was the second attempt to eliminate the requirements for a physical medical cannabis examination. Rep. Bob Morgan introduced HB4201 on Oct. 26, and the first reading took place Nov. 1. HB4201 was then referred to the Rules Committee, where the bill made no further progress. This same amendment also had been included in the cannabis omnibus that failed during the legislative session in late May last year. The full story on the failed omnibus can be read here.
SB3099 synopsis simply states that the bill, “Provides that the physical examination required by the Act may (instead of may not) be performed by remote means, including telemedicine. Effective immediately.” For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.
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