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HB 5092

Relating to certification of a patient’s eligibility for medical cannabis

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Hollis Lewis and 1 co-sponsor

HB 5092 establishes medical cannabis patient certification procedures in West Virginia, defining provider requirements and eligibility standards for therapeutic cannabis access.

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Bill Summary · HB 5092

Legislative bill overview

HB 5092 establishes procedures for certifying patient eligibility for medical cannabis in West Virginia. The bill outlines requirements for healthcare providers to evaluate and authorize patients for medical cannabis use, presumably creating a formal certification system within the state's medical cannabis framework.

Why is this important

Medical cannabis certification systems determine who can legally access cannabis for therapeutic purposes and establish the medical standards providers must follow. This affects patient access to alternative treatments, healthcare provider responsibilities, and how the state administers its medical cannabis program.

Potential points of contention

  • Provider qualification standards - Disagreement over which healthcare professionals can certify patients (physicians only vs. nurse practitioners, physician assistants, etc.) and required training levels
  • Eligibility criteria - Debate over which medical conditions qualify for certification and whether criteria are restrictive enough or too limiting for patient access
  • Federal-state legal conflict - Tension between state authorization and federal Schedule I classification of cannabis, creating liability concerns for participating healthcare providers

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

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