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West Virginia High Court Weighs Marijuana Odor as Search Justification

West Virginia's Supreme Court is reviewing whether marijuana odor alone justifies home searches, a question complicated by the state's medical cannabis program and its 20,000+ registered patients.

May 3, 2026

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Oklahoma House Defeats Bill Expanding Employer Drug Testing Rights

Oklahoma House rejected legislation that would have let employers fire workers for medical marijuana use, preserving patient protections in a state with 375,000+ registered users.

Mar 15, 2026

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Delaware Senate Panel Advances Hospital Medical Cannabis Access Bill

Delaware's Senate Health Committee approved legislation allowing terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals. The bill now heads to the full Senate after passing with a clarifying amendment.

Mar 13, 2026

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Colorado House Passes Hospital Cannabis Access Bill Despite Concerns

Colorado lawmakers approved a bill allowing terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana in hospitals, but advocates warn that amendments permitting facility opt-outs could leave many patients without access to their medicine during end-of-life care.

Mar 7, 2026

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Washington House Approves Medical Cannabis Access for Terminally Ill

Washington's House voted 89-6 to allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals and hospice facilities. The bill now heads to the state Senate.

Feb 12, 2026

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Delaware Bill Would Let Terminally Ill Patients Use Cannabis in Hospitals

Delaware's Senate Health Committee approved legislation allowing terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana in hospitals and healthcare facilities, addressing a gap in the state's 2011 medical cannabis program.

Jan 22, 2026

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