Florida Senator Files Bill to Expand Medical Marijuana Supply Limits, Ease Renewal Requirements

A Florida lawmaker filed legislation today that would make several targeted changes to the state’s medical marijuana program, including allowing larger supplies to be authorized, reducing how often patients must be re-evaluated by physicians, and waiving medical marijuana ID card fees for honorably discharged veterans. The proposal, Senate Bill 1032, was filed today by State Senator Alexis Calatayud (R) and would amend multiple provisions of Florida’s medical marijuana statute. One of the most significant changes would allow qualified physicians to issue certifications covering up to a 70-day supply of marijuana in a single order, replacing the current 35-day cap. The bill would also give physicians the ability to request exceptions for higher daily dosage limits and possession limits for marijuana in smokable form, provided specific documentation is submitted electronically to the Department of Health.

Under the legislation, physicians would still be required to justify any increase by detailing the patient’s medical condition, dosage needs, and how the higher amount would benefit treatment. The Department of Health would be required to approve or deny such requests within 14 days, with automatic approval if the agency fails to act within that timeframe.

The bill would also change how often patients must be evaluated to maintain their certification. Instead of annual in-person visits, physicians would be required to evaluate patients at least once every 210 days, with telehealth evaluations allowed under existing law. Physicians would also be required to document whether patients experienced adverse drug interactions or reduced use of other controlled substances.

Additional provisions would extend the validity of medical marijuana identification cards from one year to two years and waive all identification card fees for honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

If enacted, the legislation would take effect July 1, 2026.