HB895Introduced in the House
Medical cannabis; eliminate mandatory follow-up visit and extend validity periods of certification and ID cards to 24 months.
Introduced by Lee Yancey, District 74
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 41-137-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Eliminate The Mandatory Six-month Follow-up Visit With The Practitioner After The Patient Receives The Certification; To Authorize The Practitioner To Request Or Require A Follow-up Evaluation Of The Patient; To Amend Section 41-137-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Validity Period For Registry Identification Cards For Resident Designated Caregivers To Two Years; To Amend Section 41-137-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Thc Potency Limits For Cannabis Tinctures, Oils And Concentrates; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
April 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurred in Amend From Senate · March 18, 2026
106
Yes
3
No
13
Absent or Not Voting
122 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Yes |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Not Voting |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Not Voting |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Business and Commerce
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Committee Substitute Adopted
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Public Health and Welfare
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Amended
Passed As Amended
Motion to Reconsider Entered
Motion to Reconsider Tabled
Returned For Concurrence
Unanimous Consent Granted
Concurred in Amend From Senate
Unanimous Consent Granted
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Vetoed
Veto Referred To Business and Commerce
Died In Committee
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