Bill advances to protect Nebraska health care providers who recommend medical cannabis

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 1,471

Last Updated: 14 hours, 58 minutes ago

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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 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 protect medical providers from criminal, civil or disciplinary penalties “solely” for issuing a written recommendation or stating that in …

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