Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB915

Introduced
4/17/23  

Caption

In patients, further providing for identification cards; and, in dispensaries, further providing for dispensing to patients and caregivers.

Impact

If enacted, this legislation will significantly modify existing regulations surrounding the issuance of identification cards and the operations of dispensaries. By clarifying the rules, HB915 is expected to support better patient access to medical services and possibly reduce friction in the dispensing process. The bill could also establish new standards that dispensaries must follow, ensuring that they operate in compliance with updated identification protocols.

Summary

House Bill 915 aims to enhance the provisions regarding identification cards for patients and the dispensing processes at dispensaries. The bill emphasizes the need for clear rules on how identification cards are to be issued and utilized, creating a streamlined approach for both patients and caregivers seeking access to necessary healthcare services. By providing more straightforward guidelines, the bill seeks to improve the overall experience of those relying on dispensaries for their medical needs.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB915 appears to be generally supportive, with advocates believing that the bill will optimize the current framework for patient identification and dispensary operations. Stakeholders in the health sector advocate for reforms that reduce barriers to access, which this bill aims to achieve. Nevertheless, there may be some concerns related to the implementation of new regulations and how these changes could affect existing dispensary practices.

Contention

Throughout discussions on HB915, key points of contention may arise concerning the balance between regulatory oversight and ease of access for patients. While proponents argue that clearer regulations will enhance patient safety and security, opponents might worry about the bureaucratic implications of such changes. A central debate revolves around how these adjustments will affect caregivers and patients' ability to navigate dispensary services effectively.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA SB835

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in program, further providing for program established, for confidentiality and public disclosure, for lawful use of medical marijuana and for unlawful use of medical marijuana; in practitioners, further providing for practitioner registration, for practitioner restrictions, for issuance of certification and for duration; in patients, further providing for identification cards, for verification and for contents of identification card; in medical marijuana organizations, further providing for granting of permit, for relocation and for limitations on permits; in medical marijuana controls, further providing for electronic tracking, for grower/processors, for storage and transportation, for laboratory and for prices and providing for recalls; in dispensaries, further providing for dispensing to patients and caregivers and for facility requirements; in tax on medical marijuana, further providing for Medical Marijuana Program Fund; in Medical Marijuana Advisory Board, further providing for advisory board; in research program, further providing for establishment of medical marijuana research program, for medical marijuana research program administration and for approval; in academic clinical research centers and clinical registrants, further providing for legislative findings and declaration of policy, for definitions and for clinical registrants and providing for termination of contract; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for applicability.

PA SB1290

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in patients, further providing for prohibitions; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for protections for patients and caregivers and providing for enforcement and civil actions; and promulgating regulations.

PA SB732

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in patients, further providing for prohibitions; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for protections for patients and caregivers and providing for enforcement and civil actions; and promulgating regulations.

PA HB984

In miscellaneous provisions, further providing for protections for patients and caregivers.

PA HB549

In medical marijuana controls, further providing for grower/processors; and, in dispensaries, further providing for facility requirements.

PA HB1083

Adding and amending provisions relating to farmer-growers by, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in program, further providing for program established and for unlawful use of medical marijuana; in medical marijuana organizations, further providing for medical marijuana organizations, for permits, for granting of permit, for application and issuance, for fees and other requirements and for limitations on permits; in medical marijuana controls, further providing for electronic tracking, providing for farmer-growers and further providing for storage and transportation; in tax on medical marijuana, further providing for tax on medical marijuana; in academic clinical research centers and clinical registrants, further providing for clinical registrants; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for zoning.

PA HB33

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in practitioners, further providing for practitioner registration; in medical marijuana controls, further providing for electronic tracking and for laboratory; and, in Medical Marijuana Advisory Board, further providing for advisory board.

PA HB2208

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in medical marijuana controls, further providing for electronic tracking and for laboratory; and, in Medical Marijuana Advisory Board, further providing for advisory board.

PA SB538

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in program, further providing for lawful use of medical marijuana and for unlawful use of medical marijuana.

PA HB1042

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in medical marijuana organizations, further providing for limitations on permits and providing for additional dispensary permits and for application and issuance of additional dispensary permits.

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