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Utah Senate passes medical cannabis compromise, HB3001 (6th substitute), 22–4
Summary
After hours of debate and failed amendments, the Utah Senate approved House Bill 3001 (6th substitute), the Utah Medical Cannabis Act, aiming to create a pharmacy-style medical cannabis system and set a framework for licensing and patient access; the bill passed 22–4 with three absent.
The Utah Senate on special session approved House Bill 3001 (6th substitute), the Utah Medical Cannabis Act, sending the measure back to the House with a 22–4 roll-call vote and three senators absent.
Senator Vickers, the bill—s sponsor, described the proposal as a bipartisan, negotiated compromise developed with the governor—s office, law enforcement, patient groups and health professionals. "We wanna be able to treat a patient with a product that we feel comfortable with that the physician would feel comfortable in dosing," Vickers said, arguing the measure treats cannabis "like medicine" and emphasizes clinical oversight.
Supporters said the bill respects voters who approved Proposition 2 while creating a more regulated pathway for patient access. "Cannabis is medicine," said Senator Zender, a family physician who urged colleagues to favor clinical safeguards. Senator Davis, who also supported the measure, said it "mirrors the will of the people" and noted technical…
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