Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HB894: AN ACT relating to medicinal cannabis.
Status: In committee, March 11, 2026
Amend KRS 218B.010, relating to medicinal cannabis, to add conditions to the list of qualifying medical conditions.
What the bill says
An act relating to medicinal cannabis.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT relating to medicinal cannabis. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Section 1. KRS 218B.010 is amended to read as follows: For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Bona fide practitioner-patient relationship" means a treating or consulting relationship, during the course of which a medicinal cannabis practitioner has: (a) Completed an initial in-person examination and assessment of the patient's medical history and current medical condition which shall include a review 2. All other available medical records relevant to the patient's qualifying medical condition; 3. Any medications that the patient is currently taking; and 4. Any other possible risks or side effects that may be associated with the use of medicinal cannabis; (b) Consulted with the patient with respect to the possible medical, therapeutic, and palliative properties of medicinal cannabis; (c) Advised the patient of the possible risks and side effects associated with the use of medicinal cannabis, including possible interactions between medicinal cannabis and any other drug or medication that the patient is taking at that time; and (d) Established an expectation that he or she will provide follow-up care and treatment to the patient in accordance with administrative regulations promulgated pursuant to KRS 218B.050(10); (2) "Cabinet" means the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; (3) "Cannabis business" …
Sponsors
- Alan Gentry (D, HD-046) · primary sponsor
- Erika Hancock (D, HD-057)
- Adam Moore (D, HD-045)
Latest actions
- : to Health Services (H)
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: Health Care Professionals, Cannabis, Diseases, Drugs And Medicines, Health And Medical Services
Common questions
- What is HB894?
- HB894 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to medicinal cannabis.
- What does HB894 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to medicinal cannabis.
- What is the status of HB894?
- In committee as of March 11, 2026. Latest action: to Health Services (H) (March 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB894?
- Alan Gentry (D, HD-046), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB894?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb894.html
Source: official Kentucky record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.