HB1255

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require that the Department of Health accept the medical records of a veteran applying for a medical cannabis registry identification card.

Tim Goodwin

House Bill·Introduced Feb 3, 2026·Last action Feb 19, 2026

Healthcare & MedicaidVeterans & Military

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Veterans applying for a medical cannabis registry card can now use their existing medical records instead of requiring a new written certification from a doctor within 90 days of applying. The Department of Health must accept these veteran medical records as valid documentation, streamlining the application process for this group.

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Veteran benefitsBill would expand (relevance: 95%)Healthcare providersBill would regulate (relevance: 60%)Government spendingBill would reduce (relevance: 40%)

Changes to Existing Law

1 section affected2038 words added

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History (4)

Feb 19, 2026H
Military and Veterans Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1.
Feb 19, 2026H
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
Feb 9, 2026H
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Feb 3, 2026H
First read in House and referred to House Military and Veterans Affairs H.J. 207

Sponsors (9)

Tim Goodwin

Prime sponsor · Rep.

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Roll Call Votes (1)

Military and Veterans Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day

Feb 19, 2026House Committee

Passed

Yea: 10Nay: 1Absent: 2