Oregon legislation · 2026 Legislative Measures
Oregon HB4142: Relating to marijuana for medical use; and prescribing an effective date.
Status: Chaptered, April 13, 2026
Digest: The Act says that some entities have to write a policy and teach their staff about the medical use of marijuana. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Expands the definition of "debilitating medical condition" for the medical use of marijuana. Requires an organization or residential facility that is designated as an additional caregiver for a medical marijuana cardholder to create and maintain a written policy and provide educational training for certain staff regarding the medical use of marijuana. Exempts hospitals and hospital-affiliated clinics from the requirements. Requires that in order to engage in the medical use of marijuana, the patient or resident of the organization or residential facility must be a medical marijuana cardholder or have applied to be a medical marijuana cardholder. Protects an organization or residential facility [ and its employees and contractors ] from certain criminal liability related to the medical use of marijuana. Prohibits the Oregon State Board of Nursing from taking disciplinary action against a nurse for discussing the medical use of marijuana with a patient. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 6, 2026:
83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session House Bill 4142 Sponsored by Representatives CHAICHI, TRAN, Senator PROZANSKI; Representatives CHOTZEN, DIEHL, EVANS, GAMBA, GRAYBER, HUDSON, ISADORE, JAVADI, LEVY B, LIVELY, MCDONALD, MUNOZ, NOSSE, PHAM H, RIEKE SMITH, WISE, Senators FREDERICK, MANNING JR (Presession filed.) CHAPTER ................................................. Relating to marijuana for medical use; creating new provisions; amending ORS 475C.777, 475C.791, 475C.792, 475C.883 and 475C.916; and prescribing an effective date. SECTION 1. Sections 2 and 3 of this 2026 Act are added to and made a part of ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919. SECTION 2. Section 3 of this 2026 Act shall be known and may be cited as Ryan's Law. SECTION 3. (1) An organization or residential facility designated under ORS 475C.791 shall: (a) Allow a patient or resident described in subsection (4) of this section of the organization or residential facility to engage in the medical use of marijuana on the premises of the organization or residential facility. (b) Create and maintain a written policy regarding the procurement, on-site storage, administration and disposal of marijuana and medical cannabinoid products that: (A) Defines clear protocols for acquiring and handling marijuana and medical cannabinoid products; (B) Addresses patient safety by ensuring the proper storage and accurate administration of marijuana and medical cannabinoid products; and (C) Establishes procedures for the responsible disposal of unused marijuana and …