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HawaiiHB 3022025–2026 Regular Session (Year 1)HouseWALLET
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Sponsored By: Gregg Takayama (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Part I: Authorizes DOH to inspect qualifying patient medical records held by the physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or hospice provider who issued a written certification for the qualifying patient. Amends and adds definitions for purposes of the medical use of cannabis law. Clarifies the conditions of use for the medical use of cannabis. For purposes of issuing written certifications, authorizes the establishment of a provider-patient relationship via telehealth and limits the maximum amount of fees that can be assessed by providers. Authorizes the sale of hemp products and accessories for the medical use of cannabis at retail dispensing locations, except in waiting rooms. Clarifies transportation requirements for certain inter-dispensary sales of cannabis and manufactured cannabis products. Part II: Establishes criminal penalties for the unlicensed operation of a medical cannabis dispensary. Part III: Authorizes expenditures from the Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund to fund programs for the mitigation and abatement of nuisances related to illegal cannabis and hemp products and medical cannabis dispensaries and appropriates funds from the Special Fund to the AG's Drug Nuisance Abatement Unit for these purposes, including establishing positions. Part IV: Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the cultivation of cannabis without a cannabis cultivator license issued by DOH. (CD1)
DOHMedical CannabisMedical Cannabis DispensariesPatient RecordsAccessProvider-Patient RelationshipsInter-Dispensary SalesCriminal PenaltiesNuisance Abatement and MitigationMedical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special FundCannabis Cultivator LicenseAppropriationHLT, CPC, JHA, FIN
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More ways to qualify for medical cannabis
Beginning July 1, 2025, people may qualify for medical cannabis based on a condition that is not a debilitating condition. Their primary treating Hawaii physician or advanced practice registered nurse must provide written approval and find that likely benefits outweigh health risks. People receiving hospice care may also qualify with written approval from a Hawaii-licensed hospice provider. A genuine provider-patient relationship for certification can begin through telehealth, and providers must follow professional care standards.
More products at cannabis dispensaries
Beginning July 1, 2025, medical cannabis dispensaries may sell hemp products and medical-use accessories at retail locations. They may not store, display, or sell those items in waiting rooms. Dispensaries do not have to offer them.
New rules for medical cannabis certifications
Beginning July 1, 2025, certifications last one year. The Department of Health may allow three years when a physician or advanced practice registered nurse says the condition is chronic. A physician or advanced practice registered nurse may charge no more than three times the department’s registration fee, and certifications must originate in Hawaii. Providers must explain risks and benefits and document that patients understand them; minors also need written adult consent, and the adult controls access, dose, and use frequency. Possession cannot exceed an adequate supply, and the department can inspect certifying providers’ records and suspend or revoke their authority for refusal or noncompliant records.
New limits on dispensary transfers
Beginning July 1, 2025, dispensaries may transfer cannabis and manufactured products for medical sales, scientific use, or another state-approved purpose. Transfers must meet packaging, labeling, and testing rules; the seller must send a transport record to the Department of Health before the sale. The default limit is 800 ounces per seller in 30 days, unless the department approves another amount in advance. Products for further manufacturing must go to the purchasing dispensary’s production center.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Gregg Takayama
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
LAMOSAO
Affiliation unavailable
Nicole E. Lowen
Democratic • House
Lisa Marten
Democratic • House
Amy A. Perruso
Democratic • House
Jackson D. Sayama
Democratic • House
Adrian K. Tam
Democratic • House
Chris Todd
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/30/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 45 • No: 5
Senate vote • 4/30/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 23 • No: 1
Senate vote • 4/25/2025
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS....
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 4/25/2025
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments....
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/8/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 24 • No: 1
Senate vote • 4/1/2025
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/1/2025
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 3 • No: 1
House vote • 3/4/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 49 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2025
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes ...
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2025
The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 2/3/2025
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC...
Yes: 49 • No: 0
House vote • 1/29/2025
The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act 241, 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343).
6/27/2025SenateAct 241, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343).
6/27/2025HouseNotice of Intent to veto dated 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301)
6/6/2025SenateNotice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301)
6/6/2025HouseReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
5/2/2025SenateReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
5/1/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor.
5/1/2025HousePassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) McKelvey).
4/30/2025SenatePassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Belatti, Iwamoto, Perruso, Tam voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
4/30/2025HouseConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:20 PM; Conference Room 329.
4/25/2025SenateThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
4/25/2025SenateThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Matayoshi, Tarnas, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Chun, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
4/25/2025HouseReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 255) as amended in (CD 1).
4/25/2025HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25.
4/25/2025HouseReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 255).
4/25/2025Senate48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25
4/25/2025SenateConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 3:15PM in conference room 329.
4/24/2025HouseBill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 3:16PM in conference room 329.
4/23/2025HouseReceived notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 756).
4/21/2025SenateHouse Conferees Changed: Representative Matayoshi added as Co-Chair. Representative Chun discharged as Co-Chair; Added as Member.
4/17/2025HouseSenate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Keohokalole, Gabbard, Moriwaki Co-Chairs; Fevella.
4/17/2025SenateReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 826).
4/17/2025HouseReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).
4/15/2025SenateRe-referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 31
4/14/2025HouseHouse Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Chun, Tarnas, Keohokapu-Lee Loy Co-Chairs; Alcos.
4/14/2025House
Bill Text
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