Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5242: AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO ALLOW TERMINALLY ILL QUALIFYING PATIENTS TO USE CANNABIS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5242 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO ALLOW TERMINALLY ILL QUALIFYING PATIENTS TO USE CANNABIS. Primary sponsor: Anthony Nolan (Democratic), Tom Delnicki (Republican), Nick Menapace (Democratic/Working Families), Patrick Biggins (Democratic), Nicole Klarides-Ditria (Republican), Saud Anwar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): PUBLIC HEARING 0223.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Nolan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tom Delnicki | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Nick Menapace | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 37 |
| Patrick Biggins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Nicole Klarides-Ditria | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Saud Anwar | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PUBLIC HEARING 0223
- REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health