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Utah House passes Third Substitute HB203 with provisions on access, potency and patient aid
Summary
The Utah House approved Third Substitute HB203 on medical cannabis 57-15 after floor debate on potency, dosing, patient access and modest aid for low-income patients funded from the medical cannabis enterprise fund and private donations.
The Utah House of Representatives on Feb. 7 passed Third Substitute HB203, a package of medical cannabis amendments, 57-15 following floor debate that centered on potency and dosing, patient access and a modest funding mechanism to help low‑income patients cover medication costs.
Sponsor commentary and why it matters: The bill sponsor said the measure aims to preserve a strong, safe medical program and to keep patients from turning to the black market. "If we don't have a strong, safe, effective medical program in the state of Utah, then we have 1 of 2 things," the sponsor said on the House floor, adding that the legislature must guard against unacceptable access channels and preserve clinical oversight. Supporters described the legislation as the product of a stakeholder working group and interim study work to…
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