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HB 1011 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

NC Compassionate Care Act.

The "North Carolina Compassionate Care Act" (HB 1011) seeks to legalize the medical use of cannabis for individuals diagnosed with specific debilitating medical conditions. The bill establishes a system where qualified patients, certified by a physician, and their designated caregivers can obtain registry identification cards from the Department of Health and Human Services. It outlines a list of qualifying debilitating conditions, including cancer, epilepsy, and PTSD. This legislation also details the creation of a regulated system for the cultivation, processing, and dispensing of medical cannabis through licensed facilities. Its intent is to protect patients and their doctors from criminal and civil penalties related to the medical use of cannabis.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeLegalizes medical cannabis, reducing criminal penalties for qualifying patients under controlled substances laws, aligning with criminal justice reform by decreasing unnecessary criminalization.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareLegalizes medical cannabis access for qualifying conditions like cancer and PTSD, expanding patient treatment options under healthcare services and public health frameworks.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2025 Last action Apr 16, 2025
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Filed → Edition 1 · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill underwent significant formatting and structural changes during its legislative review, transitioning from a draft version to an official edition. The core policy content regarding the NC Compassionate Care Act remains substantively unchanged, with the same list of qualifying medical conditions and patient protections preserved. These modifications reflect standard legislative processing rather than policy alterations.
TECHNICAL

Header information was updated to reflect official bill number H1011 and Session 2025, replacing draft identifiers.

Added reference directing readers to the General Assembly website for a complete list of sponsors.

Removed draft-specific metadata and formatting markers that were not part of the final bill text.

Reformatted the definitions section with consistent numbering and indentation for clarity.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
1
Apr 16, 2025
Committee
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Introduced
Filed
lower
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Aisha Dew
Aisha Dew
DDemocratic
NC
107
P
Photo of Pricey Harrison
Pricey Harrison
DDemocratic
NC
61
Co
Photo of Nasif Majeed
Nasif Majeed
IIndependent
NC
99
Co
Photo of Zack Hawkins
Zack Hawkins
DDemocratic
NC
31