Informing the Legislature that on June 27, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB302 HD2 SD2 CD1 (ACT 241).

This bill (HB 302, now Act 241) amends Hawaii's medical cannabis laws to improve patient access and program safety. It allows the Department of Health to inspect qualifying patients' medical records held by their primary treating providers (physicians or advanced practice nurses), authorizes telehealth for establishing provider-patient relationships, sets a maximum fee for written certifications, and permits hemp products (but not cannabis) at dispensary retail locations. These changes directly affect medical cannabis patients, healthcare providers, and licensed dispensaries by reducing administrative barriers and clarifying operational rules. The legislation aims to reverse declining patient registration by making the medical program more accessible compared to the illicit market.