Bill to protect Nebraska physicians recommending medical cannabis advances to floor

The Health and Human Services Committee voted 5-2 to advance Legislative Bill 933 from State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha.

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 566

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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LINCOLN — The Nebraska Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee advanced a bill onto the floor that explicitly protects physicians who recommend medical cannabis to patients.

The committee on Tuesday voted 5-2 to advance Legislative Bill 933 from State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha. The measure would grant medical practitioners immunity from civil, criminal or disciplinary action for stating that, in the provider’s professional opinion, a patient is likely to receive therapeutic benefit …

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