Bill to protect Nebraska physicians recommending medical cannabis unopposed at hearing

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 1,617

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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LINCOLN — A majority of Nebraska’s Health and Human Services Committee appears open to a legislative proposal to explicitly protect physicians who recommend medical cannabis to patients.

The seven-member committee is considering Legislative Bill 933 from State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha. It would grant recommending medical practitioners immunity from civil, criminal or disciplinary action solely for stating that, in the provider’s professional opinion, a patient is likely to receive therapeutic benefit or symptom …

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