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HB4142Introduced in the House

Relating to marijuana for medical use; and prescribing an effective date.

Passed

Introduced by Farrah Chaichi, District 35

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The Act says that some entities have to write a policy and teach their staff about the medical use of marijuana. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Expands the definition of "debilitating medical condition" for the medical use of marijuana. Requires an organization or residential facility that is designated as an additional caregiver for a medical marijuana cardholder to create and maintain a written policy and provide educational training for certain staff regarding the medical use of marijuana. Exempts hospitals and hospital-affiliated clinics from the requirements. Requires that in order to engage in the medical use of marijuana, the patient or resident of the organization or residential facility must be a medical marijuana cardholder or have applied to be a medical marijuana cardholder. Protects an organization or residential facility [and its employees and contractors] from certain criminal liability related to the medical use of marijuana. Prohibits the Oregon State Board of Nursing from taking disciplinary action against a nurse for discussing the medical use of marijuana with a patient. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Where it stands

Chapter 118, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

April 13, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · March 5, 2026

20

Yes

8

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
David Smith1No
Noah Robinson2No
Jeffrey Golden3Yes
Floyd Prozanski4Yes
Richard Anderson5Yes
Cedric Hayden6Absent
James Manning7Yes
Sara Gelser Blouin8Yes
Fred Girod9No
Deb Patterson10Yes

Bill history

  1. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  2. Referred to Health Care.

  3. Public Hearing held.

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

  6. Second reading.

  7. Rules suspended. Carried over to February 19, 2026 Calendar.

  8. Rules suspended. Carried over to February 20, 2026 Calendar.

  9. Third reading. Carried by Chaichi. Passed. Ayes, 39; Nays, 3--Cate, Harbick, Reschke; Excused, 18--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Diehl, Hartman, Helfrich, Levy B, Lewis, Lively, Nelson, Osborne, Skarlatos, Tran, Valderrama, Wallan, Watanabe, Wright, Yunker.

  10. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

  11. Referred to Health Care.

  12. Public Hearing and Work Session held.

  13. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

  14. Second reading.

  15. Carried over to 03-05 by unanimous consent.

  16. Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed. Ayes, 20; Nays, 8--Girod, Linthicum, Nash, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 2--Drazan, Hayden.

  17. Speaker signed.

  18. President signed.

  19. Governor signed.

  20. Chapter 118, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

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