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HB1065Introduced in the House

Revise the medical purpose affirmative defense in cannabis prosecution.

Engrossed

Introduced by Travis Ismay, District 28

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Revise the medical purpose affirmative defense in cannabis prosecution.

Where it stands

Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3. S.J. 23

March 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Deferred to the 41st legislative day · March 2, 2026

4

Yes

3

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

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

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Bill history

  1. First Reading House H.J. 37

  2. Referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 113

  3. Scheduled for hearing

  4. Health and Human Services Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3. H.J. 17

  5. House of Representatives Motion to amend, Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 31. H.J. 338 Amendment 1065C

  6. House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 53, NAYS 13. H.J. 339

  7. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 296

  8. Scheduled for hearing

  9. Health and Human Services Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 23 Amendment 1065D

  10. Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3. S.J. 23

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