The bill amends Florida Statutes regarding the medical use of marijuana, specifically targeting patients prescribed certain opioid drugs. It allows these patients to qualify for medical marijuana or delivery devices, contingent upon an in-person or telehealth examination by a qualified physician before issuing or renewing their certification. The bill also mandates that physicians submit documentation to the Board of Medicine or the Board of Osteopathic Medicine for patients on opioid prescriptions, revises supply limits for marijuana, and changes the frequency of patient evaluations from every 30 weeks to every 104 weeks. Additionally, it establishes a biennial renewal process for medical marijuana use registry identification cards instead of an annual one.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for nonresidents enrolled in other jurisdictions' medical cannabis programs to obtain identification cards and engage in activities permitted for qualified patients. It also waives fees for honorably discharged veterans applying for these cards. The Department of Health is tasked with creating processes for issuing these cards and ensuring they are resistant to counterfeiting. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.