Mississippi House Overwhelmingly Approves Bill Allowing Limited Telemedicine for Medical Marijuana Evaluations
- House Bill 611, sponsored by State Representative Lee Yancey (R), passed in the House with a 113 to 5 vote and now moves to the Senate for consideration.
- The bill would permit "telemedicine evaluations" for medical marijuana certification, but only for individuals who are homebound or bedbound. Eligibility must be confirmed by a separate practitioner.
- Mississippi legalized medical marijuana in 2022 after a voter-approved initiative was overturned by the state Supreme Court. Lawmakers passed a revised version establishing a program for registered patients with qualifying conditions.
- If approved by the Senate, House Bill 611 will go to Governor Tate Reeves for consideration.
House Bill 611, sponsored by State Representative Lee Yancey (R), passed with a 113 to 5 vote and now moves to the Senate for consideration.
If enacted, the bill would allow “telemedicine evaluations” for medical marijuana certification, but only for individuals who are homebound or bedbound. The legislation specifies that eligibility must be confirmed by a separate practitioner who is not the one issuing the medical marijuana recommendation. Mississippi legalized medical marijuana in 2022 following a voter-approved initiative that was later overturned by the state Supreme Court. In response, lawmakers passed a revised version, establishing a program that allows registered patients with qualifying conditions to obtain marijuana from licensed dispensaries. The program includes regulations on purchase limits, dispensary operations, and physician oversight.
If House Bill 611 is approved by the Senate, it will go to Governor Tate Reeves for consideration.