S 2697 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes "University Hospital Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act"; makes appropriation.

This bill establishes a 5-year "University Hospital Medical Cannabis Pilot Program" at University Hospital in New Jersey to provide medical cannabis treatment to eligible patients who are authorized by healthcare providers and registered with the Cannabis Regulatory Commission. The program requires the hospital to conduct clinical research on cannabis efficacy, create patient advisory councils, partner with academic institutions, and integrate telehealth services for patient monitoring and care. It mandates annual reports to the Governor and Legislature on program effectiveness, including recommendations for potential expansion, and appropriates state funds to cover implementation costs. The pilot aims to evaluate treatment outcomes, reduce stigma, and generate evidence to inform future healthcare policy.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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