Lawmakers in the House and Senate have approved legislation, Senate Bill 829, imposing new restrictions on patients’ ability to access medical cannabis products. The bill awaits action from Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.

Recent legislative developments have raised concerns among advocates for patient access to medical cannabis. The advocates are especially concerned about House Bill 829, which would allow private schools and school nurses to deny prescribed cannabis to students. Advocates said that hinders the program before it even gets off the ground.

Recent legislative developments have raised concerns among advocates for patient access to medical cannabis. House Bill 829, introduced by Rep. Jason Nemes, has ignited a crucial debate within Kentucky's cannabis community. This blog post delves into the implications of this proposed legislation and underscores the importance of preserving patient access to medical cannabis.

In a landscape where cannabis reform is gaining momentum across the nation, the lack of substantive action from our elected representatives is becoming increasingly frustrating for advocates and citizens alike. Despite the introduction of several bills aimed at advancing cannabis reform, the apparent reluctance to address these crucial issues head-on leaves us questioning the commitment of our elected officials to the will of the people.

Kentucky's medical cannabis program is on the brink of a significant expansion, with a new bill introduced in the state's House of Representatives seeking to broaden the qualifying conditions. The potential inclusion of various health conditions reflects a pivotal step towards making medical cannabis more accessible to a broader spectrum of individuals. In this blog post, we'll delve into the proposed conditions, their potential impact, and the progress Kentucky is making in the realm of medical cannabis.

In a significant legislative development, Kentucky is currently grappling with the impending Senate Bill 32 (SB 32), which aims to criminalize individuals operating a vehicle with trace levels of THC in their blood, even if they are no longer impaired. This proposal, if passed into law, would set an arbitrary and unscientific THC blood limit of 5 ng/mL, raising concerns among experts and advocates alike.

Governor Andy Beshear made marijuana legal medicinally in Kentucky last year, and now a bill is being proposed that would decriminalize it in the Commonwealth. Area officials are at odds following House Bill 72′s proposed decriminalization of marijuana possession, cultivation, and trafficking, as long as the quantity falls under parameters for “personal use.”

In the ongoing pursuit of workplace safety, legislators are considering measures to address potential impairment due to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a component of cannabis. It's essential to delve into the proposed legislation, which aims to establish guidelines for THC testing in the context of workplace injuries, occupational diseases, or fatalities.

Kentucky finds itself at a crucial crossroads with the introduction of House Bill 72 (HB 72), a legislative initiative aimed at legalizing the personal possession of marijuana by adults. This proposed bill, if enacted, would repeal criminal penalties for individuals aged 21 and over who possess and/or home-cultivate personal-use quantities of cannabis. As the state grapples with the consequences of over 300,000 arrests for marijuana violations since 2022, HB 72 emerges as a beacon of change, calling for an end to punitive measures and a shift towards a more just and equitable approach.