Kansas lawmakers are again considering legalizing medical marijuana after several years of failed legislation.
S.B. 555, introduced Tuesday and referred to the Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs, would under a pilot program authorize the state Secretary of Health and Environment “to enter into contracts for the limited cultivation, processing and distribution of medical cannabis for patient use upon a physician’s recommendation.” Similar bills failed to gain traction since 2021.
The bill would also impose requirements for physician certifications recommending medical cannabis use and provide a list of qualifying conditions for use, such as cancer, traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic stress disorder.