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SF 163Died when the session ended · February 20, 2025

Relating to the definition of medical cannabidiol

Sponsored by Sen. Scott Webster (R)

Topics:Alcohol, cannabis & gamingHealth care

Same legislation: HF 105, HF 950

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 22, 2025
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 4, 2025
  3. Done: Senate committeeMarch 12, 2025
  4. Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
  5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the House
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary This bill expands the types of products allowed in Iowa's medical cannabidiol program. It updates the rules to include certain forms of cannabis that can be swallowed, applied to the skin, or inhaled.1

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to the medical cannabidiol program. The bill changes the definition of “medical cannabidiol” to include specific forms of oral, topical, and inhalable cannabis.

Full bill text2

Senate subcommittee

Named February 4, 2025. On February 20, 2025 it recommended amendment and passage.

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

4 written public comments to its subcommittee: January 27, 2025 (4) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§124E.2

How the Code works3

Lobbying

7 for · 2 against · 10 undecided · Who →

Family tree

Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title.

Tried before

This idea has been filed in 2 earlier General Assemblies. None got through a chamber.

  • HSB 532 HSB 532
    90th General Assembly · Subcommittee recommends passage · very similar
    Cleared committee
  • HF 281 Relating to the definition of medical cannabidiol
    88th General Assembly · In committee · same title
    Cleared committee
  • SF 78 Relating to the definition of medical cannabidiol
    88th General Assembly · In committee · same title
    Cleared committee

Matched by wording or an identical title.