This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 342.56, subdivision 2, to require health care facilities to accommodate the use of cannabis and hemp products, including lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, and hemp-derived topical products. The bill allows these facilities to adopt reasonable restrictions on the use of these products by patients, but prohibits them from unreasonably limiting access to or use of these products if authorized under existing laws. Additionally, it clarifies that facilities cannot deny access solely because cannabis is classified as a controlled substance under federal law.

The bill also includes provisions that protect employees and agents of health care facilities from legal violations when possessing or distributing cannabis products while performing their job duties. Furthermore, it specifies that nothing in this subdivision requires facilities to permit violations of certain health regulations. Overall, the bill aims to enhance patient access to cannabis and hemp products in health care settings while maintaining certain regulatory safeguards.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 342.56