HB 3214 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to marijuana for medical use; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

Expands the definition of "debilitating medical condition" for the medical use of marijuana. Requires an organization or residential facility that is designated as an additional caregiver for a medical marijuana cardholder to create and maintain a written policy and provide education to staff regarding the medical use of marijuana. Exempts hospitals and hospital-affiliated clinics from the requirements. Requires an organization or residential facility to create the written policy not later than June 30, 2026, and make education available to staff not later than December 31, 2026. Protects an organization or residential facility and its employees and contractors from certain criminal liability related to the medical use of marijuana. Prohibits the Oregon State Board of Nursing from taking disciplinary action against a nurse for discussing the medical use of marijuana with a patient. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 7 edits

MODERATE

This bill version adds new requirements for organizations and residential facilities designated as additional caregivers for medical marijuana cardholders to create written policies and educate staff about medical marijuana use. It also expands the definition of debilitating medical conditions to include post-traumatic stress disorder and hospice/palliative care needs, while exempting home health agencies and home hospice programs from the new caregiver requirements.

Scope change

The bill now applies to organizations and residential facilities designated as additional caregivers, with specific exemptions for home health agencies and home hospice programs. It also expands eligibility for medical marijuana use to include additional debilitating medical conditions.

REQUIREMENT

New requirement for designated caregiver organizations to create written policies covering procurement, storage, administration, and disposal of medical marijuana products

New requirement for caregiver organizations to provide virtual or in-person education to staff about medical marijuana pharmacology, dosing strategies, and potential drug interactions

TIMELINE

Written policies must be created by June 30, 2026, and staff education must be available by December 31, 2026

EXEMPTIONS

Home health agencies and home hospice programs are exempt from the new caregiver requirements

Hospitals and hospital-affiliated clinics are exempt from the new caregiver policy requirements

ELIGIBILITY

Post-traumatic stress disorder and hospice/palliative care needs are now included as qualifying debilitating medical conditions

DEFINITION

Definition of debilitating medical condition expanded to include post-traumatic stress disorder and hospice/palliative care needs

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Apr 16, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.

lower

Apr 16, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.

lower

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.

lower

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

2 primary · 6 co-sponsors