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SB 1508

End-of-life care; creating the Compassionate Access to Medical Marijuana Act; requiring health care facilities to permit medical marijuana use by certain patients. Effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carri Hicks

Oklahoma bill allows terminally ill patients in health care facilities to use medical marijuana during end-of-life care despite federal prohibition complications.

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
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Bill Summary · SB 1508

Legislative bill overview

SB 1508 creates the Compassionate Access to Medical Marijuana Act in Oklahoma, which would require health care facilities to permit patients with terminal illnesses or serious conditions to use medical marijuana while receiving end-of-life care. The bill establishes protections for patients and facilities allowing such use within medical settings.

Why is this important

This bill addresses the intersection of palliative care and existing Oklahoma medical marijuana law by clarifying that patients in health care facilities—hospitals, hospices, nursing homes—cannot be denied their legal medication during end-of-life treatment. Currently, federal prohibition and facility policies create conflicts where terminally ill patients may lose access to their legal medicine upon admission to care facilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal vs. state law conflict: Medical marijuana remains federally illegal (Schedule I), creating potential complications for facilities receiving federal funding or facing federal scrutiny
  • Facility liability concerns: Health care providers may worry about regulatory violations, DEA enforcement, or liability issues despite state authorization
  • Implementation details: The bill's language regarding "permit" use—whether this means allowing patient possession, staff administration, or simply non-interference—will significantly affect practical enforcement and facility compliance

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

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