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LB 933

Provide immunity for health care practitioners under the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by John Cavanaugh and 1 co-sponsor

LB 933 grants legal immunity to Nebraska healthcare providers who recommend or dispense medical cannabis to eligible patients under state law.

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Bill Summary · LB 933

Legislative bill overview

LB 933 proposes to grant legal immunity to healthcare practitioners who recommend, dispense, or provide medical cannabis to patients under Nebraska's Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act. The bill protects doctors, nurses, and other qualified medical professionals from civil and criminal liability when acting in good faith within the scope of the program.

Why is this important

Healthcare providers have expressed reluctance to participate in medical cannabis programs due to federal-state legal conflicts and potential professional consequences. Immunity protections could increase patient access to cannabis-based treatment options by removing barriers that discourage provider participation in the program.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal law conflict: Cannabis remains federally illegal (Schedule I), creating tension between state immunity laws and federal authority that immunity protections cannot resolve
  • Scope and limits: Defining what constitutes "good faith" actions and which practitioners qualify for immunity could lead to disputes about appropriate medical oversight and standards of care
  • Professional board authority: Questions about whether state immunity can override medical licensing boards' disciplinary powers or whether boards retain independent authority to sanction providers

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

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