Medical Cannabis Patient Access Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2024
This bill amends the District of Columbia's medical cannabis laws to clarify definitions and reduce costs for patients. It defines "another jurisdiction" to include all U.S. states, territories, and foreign countries, ensuring that out-of-state residents are clearly recognized under existing rules. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board to issue registration cards to qualifying patients and caregivers without charge. These changes are designed to streamline access for non-residents and remove financial barriers for eligible individuals. The legislation is set to expire within 90 days after becoming effective.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Oct 2024
Introduced Sep 30, 2024
Signed Oct 18, 2024
Floor votes · Council Oct 1, 2024
How they voted
12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Oct 1, 2024
D
Democratic11
90% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Oct 1, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Sep 30, 2024
Introduced
B25-0970 Introduced by Councilmember McDuffie at Office of the Secretary
legislature
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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