US EditionBill to Protect Nebraska Health Professionals Who Recommend Medical Cannabis Advances
LB 933 passed a 30-7 vote to protect doctors from penalties for recommending medical cannabis, following Nebraska voters' 70% approval of medical marijuana in 2024.
- On Friday, the Nebraska Legislature voted 30-7 to advance LB 933, introduced by State Sen. John Cavanaugh, to protect providers from penalties for recommending medical cannabis.
- In November 2024, Nebraska voters approved medical marijuana with 70% support, but nearly a year and a half later lawmakers remain engaged in implementing the voter-approved program.
- Committee votes approved clarifying amendments in 35-4 and 38-4 tallies, with State Sen. Jared Storm requiring recommendations be 'based upon a preponderance of the current scientific evidence' and lawmakers clarifying LB 933 excludes malpractice or professional negligence claims.
- LB 933 now faces up to two more rounds and needs 33 votes to reach Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen under the Nebraska Constitution, while 12 senators absent Friday leave a path to passage and supporters say it could encourage medical providers to recommend cannabis.
- Advocates welcomed the vote yet cautioned that debate around amendments shows continued opposition, noting no Nebraska doctor has issued a recommendation and distribution may be months away despite four licensed cultivators.
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Marijuana Moment
Nebraska Legislature Approves Bill To Protect Doctors Who Recommend Medical Marijuana
“Today marks a small step forward, but we are up against incredible odds.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner Health care practitioners who want to recommend medical cannabis to Nebraska patients are one step closer to having legal protections for writing the recommendation in the face of some state leaders’ opposition. The Legislature voted 30-7 on Friday to advance Legislative Bill 933, from State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha. It would protec…
Nebraska Examiner
Cherokee Tribune Ledger NewsBill advances to protect Nebraska health care providers who recommend medical cannabis
Advocates for medical cannabis join together before a public hearing at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln, Nebraska, on state-drafted regulations for the new medicine approved by Nebraska voters in November 2024. Oct. 15, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — Health care practitioners who want to recommend medical cannabis to Nebraska patients are one step closer to having legal protections for writing the recommendation i…
Omaha World-Herald
Bill to protect Nebraska health professionals who recommend medical cannabis advances
Omaha State Sen. John Cavanaugh's bill to protect Nebraska health professionals who recommend medical cannabis got first-round approval, but it will need more support to be adopted.
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