The bill amends section 381.986 of the Florida Statutes to enhance the medical marijuana program by increasing the supply limits that qualified physicians can prescribe. Specifically, it allows physicians to issue certifications for up to ten 70-day supply limits of marijuana and twenty 35-day supply limits for smoking, a significant increase from the previous limits of three and six, respectively. Additionally, the bill revises the evaluation frequency for existing qualified patients from every 30 weeks to every 104 weeks, permitting evaluations to be conducted via telehealth under certain conditions.

Furthermore, the bill changes the renewal period for patient and caregiver identification cards from annually to biennially. It also mandates that the Department of Health waive all fees for these identification cards for veterans honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces. The bill aims to streamline the medical marijuana certification process and reduce barriers for veterans, while also ensuring that the Department of Health maintains oversight and accountability in the program. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.