AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM.

HB 6058 simplifies the process for Connecticut residents to obtain medical cannabis certification, specifically improving access for disabled individuals and those who struggle with electronic systems. It directly affects qualifying medical cannabis patients by reducing barriers to certification and ensuring dispensaries prioritize their needs. The bill authorizes the Department of Consumer Protection (with input from the Cannabis Ombudsman) to create new rules requiring dispensaries to: prioritize qualifying patients, provide products matching their medical needs in potency, and update staff training to better serve them. These changes aim to make the medical cannabis program more equitable and accessible without altering eligibility criteria or product types.