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House passes updated medical‑cannabis licensing and telehealth provisions
Summary
The House approved Senate Bill 27‑48, the medical cannabis bill for the year, which aligns potency across product types, permits telehealth certification for bed‑ or homebound patients and changes licensing sequencing so state approval precedes local approvals; final vote was 108–7.
The Mississippi House passed Senate Bill 27‑48, its medical cannabis measure, on a vote of 108 yeas to 7 nays. Floor sponsors said the Senate version closely matches the House’s prior work, with three main changes: unifying potency limits across flower, concentrate and edibles; permitting telehealth evaluations for bed‑ or homebound patients who have an established practitioner relationship; and requiring state licensing before county or municipal licensure actions.
Supporters said the potency change conforms product limits and that the telehealth provision helps patients who cannot travel. The licensing sequencing change was described as administrative: applicants receive state approval first, then pursue county and municipal permits to meet local requirements.
The House adopted the measure without extended floor debate and recorded final passage at 108 yeas and 7 nays. Sponsors said the bill reflects negotiation between the chambers and the Department of Revenue’s recommendations.
