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Committee hears bill to allow medical cannabis use by terminal patients in health facilities
Summary
Senate Bill 847 would permit certain medical cannabis use by terminal patients inside licensed health facilities under specified restrictions; testimony from patients and advocates emphasized quality‑of‑life benefits.
Senate Bill 847, introduced by Chairwoman Murray, would require certain health‑care facilities to permit the use of medical cannabis by terminally ill patients, subject to restrictions designed to avoid conflicts with facility funding or staffing obligations.
Chair Murray said the bill is personal to her and would allow terminal patients to use medical cannabis where prescribed, while recognizing facilities that rely on federal funding may face legal limits. “This bill is personal to me as I had a family member who was very sick with cancer…
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