SB 18-261

Senate Bill 18-261 allows doctors to prescribe opioid pain medication for patients who are also authorized to use medical marijuana for their condition. This bill would expand the circumstances under which both opioids and medical cannabis can be used together to manage pain. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now official and enforceable in Colorado. It affects anyone who uses medical marijuana and might need opioid prescriptions for pain management.

Official Summary

The bill adds a condition for which a physician could prescribe an opiate for pain to the list of disabling medical conditions that authorize a person to use medical marijuana for his or her condition. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) Read More

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