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SB 195

AN ACT relating to medicinal cannabis.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky introduces SB 195 to address medicinal cannabis policy; bill awaits Health Services Committee review with potential to expand patient access and create state regulatory framework.

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Bill Summary · SB 195

Legislative bill overview

SB 195 is a Kentucky bill relating to medicinal cannabis that was introduced in the state Senate on February 18, 2025. The bill is currently in the Health Services Committee after initial procedural routing. Without access to the bill's full text, the specific provisions regarding medical cannabis legalization, regulation, licensing, or patient access cannot be detailed.

Why is this important

Kentucky has historically maintained strict cannabis prohibition, making any medicinal cannabis legislation potentially significant for patients with qualifying conditions and the state's regulatory framework. If passed, such a bill could affect healthcare access, criminal justice outcomes, and create new state revenue through licensing and taxation.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of qualifying conditions: Disagreement over which medical conditions should qualify patients for medicinal cannabis access (narrow list vs. broad categories)
  • Regulatory structure and licensing: Debate over whether the state or local governments control licensing, and how many licenses/dispensaries should be permitted
  • Banking and federal compliance: Tension between state legalization and federal prohibition, affecting financial services and interstate commerce

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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