Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 176: Relating to marijuana for medical use; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 176 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to marijuana for medical use; prescribing an effective date. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
</b> </i>] [<i>Removes requirements that a registry identification cardholder who produces marijuana for personal medical use register with the Oregon Health Authority.</i>]<b> Removes the requirement that the Oregon Health Authority establish a marijuana grow site registration system. Requires the authority to establish a data collection system related to the medical use of marijuana.</b> Requires a person responsible for a marijuana grow site that produces marijuana for medical use for three or more registry identification cardholders to apply for a <b>grow site administrator</b> designation from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. [<i>Directs the authority to issue electronic registration cards. Requires a marijuana retailer to offer for sale medical grade cannabinoid items that contain not more than 20 percent total THC.</i>] Creates health care [<i>and employment protections</i>] for a person who is a registry identification cardholder.<b> Directs the Department of Revenue to distribute moneys to the authority for the purposes of paying specified costs related to the administration of the medical marijuana program. Becomes operative on January 1, 2026. <b>Directs the authority to issue electronic registry identification cards. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. <b>Requires an individual who performs work for or on behalf of a marijuana retailer licensed by the commission to complete a responsible retailer certification training program. Requires marijuana retailers to carry marijuana items with specified cannabidiol potencies. Becomes operative on January 1, 2026.</b> Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sponsor recorded in source data. | ||||
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
- Work Session held.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Judiciary, then Ways and Means.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.