HB5260 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating generally to medical cannabis.

What is the status of HB5260?

Passed one chamber as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: To Health and Human Resources (March 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5260?

Eldridge, Jeff (R, 030), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5260?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5260&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB5260: Relating generally to medical cannabis

Q: What does HB5260 do?

In its own words: To amend and reenact §16A-3-2 and §16A-3-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating generally to medical cannabis; modifying allowable forms of medical cannabis to include edible form; specifying certain requirements applicable to medical cannabis dispensed in edible form; and modifying the unlawful use of medical cannabis. CHAPTER 16A. MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT. article 3. medical cannabis program. §16A-3-2. Lawful use of medical cannabis. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the use or possession of medical cannabis as set forth in this act is lawful wi.

Status: Passed one chamber, March 4, 2026

What the bill says

To amend and reenact §16A-3-2 and §16A-3-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating generally to medical cannabis; modifying allowable forms of medical cannabis to include edible form; specifying certain requirements applicable to medical cannabis dispensed in edible form; and modifying the unlawful use of medical cannabis. CHAPTER 16A. MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT. article 3. medical cannabis program. §16A-3-2. Lawful use of medical cannabis. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the use or possession of medical cannabis as set forth in this act is lawful wi.

From the engrossed text, February 26, 2026:

A BILL to amend and reenact §16A-3-2 and §16A-3-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating generally to medical cannabis; modifying allowable forms of medical cannabis to include edible form; specifying certain requirements applicable to medical cannabis dispensed in edible form; and modifying the unlawful use of medical cannabis. CHAPTER 16A. MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT. article 3. medical cannabis program. §16A-3-2. Lawful use of medical cannabis. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the use or possession of medical cannabis as set forth in this act is lawful within this state, subject to the following conditions: (1) Medical cannabis may only be dispensed and (B) a caregiver who is in possession of a valid identification card issued by the bureau. (2) Subject to rules promulgated under this act, medical cannabis may only be dispensed to a patient or caregiver in the following (B) Oil; (C) Topical forms, including gels, creams or ointments; (D) A form medically appropriate for administration by vaporization or nebulization, excluding dry leaf or plant form until dry leaf or plant forms become acceptable under rules adopted by the bureau; (E) Tincture; (F) Liquid; or (G) Dermal patch; or (H) Edible: Provided, That any medical cannabis product produced or dispensed in edible form in this state must comply with the requirements of subsection …

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West Virginia HB5260: Relating generally to medical cannabis

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