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AB 365

Eliminates provisions requiring the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine to establish a program relating to the medical use of cannabis. (BDR 19-758)

2025 Regular Session

AB 365 repeals the requirement that UNR School of Medicine establish and run a cannabis medical-use research program, removing the obligation while not banning voluntary studies.

Approved by the Governor. Chapter 127.
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Bill Summary · AB 365

AB 365 — Summary (2025 session)

Title: Eliminates provisions requiring the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine to establish a program relating to the medical use of cannabis. (BDR 19‑758)
Status: Approved by the Governor; chaptered into law (2025).

Main purpose

AB 365 repeals the statutory requirement that the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) School of Medicine establish and operate a program for the evaluation and research of the medical use of cannabis for persons diagnosed with chronic or debilitating medical conditions.

Key provisions and statutory changes

  • Repeals the requirement previously codified at NRS 678C.700 that the UNR School of Medicine establish a program to evaluate and research the medical use of cannabis in the care and treatment of patients with chronic or debilitating conditions.
  • Makes conforming changes to Nevada statutes (including amendments to NRS 239.010 and related provisions) to remove cross‑references to the repealed provision.
  • The enrolled bill text indicates no new program is created in its place; it is a removal of an existing statutory mandate.

Who is affected

  • Primary: University of Nevada, Reno — School of Medicine (relieved of the statutory obligation to establish the specified cannabis research/evaluation program).
  • Secondary: Patients, clinicians, and researchers who might have relied on or benefitted from the mandated program; state agencies and stakeholders that previously had obligations or interactions tied to that program.
  • Fiscal impact: Committee fiscal notes (Assembly Committee on Education) indicate no anticipated effect on state or local government finances.

Legislative and procedural timeline

  • Introduced / As introduced: March 4, 2025 (Assembly Bill — Committee on Education).
  • Committee review: Referred to and considered by the Assembly Committee on Education (Do Pass recommendations), with hearings in March–April 2025.
  • Passage: Passed both houses of the Legislature during the 2025 session (see enrolled version).
  • Enactment: Enrolled and presented to the Governor; approved by the Governor and chaptered into the session laws for 2025 (chapter number noted in enrolled materials).

Practical effect

AB 365 removes a statutory research/evaluation mandate from UNR’s School of Medicine. It does not, on its face, prohibit voluntary cannabis research by UNR or other institutions; rather, it eliminates the specific legislative requirement that UNR create and operate that program. Agencies, the university, and stakeholders will need to adjust any plans or expectations that were based on the repealed statutory mandate.

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

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