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SB 974FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Reduced Medical Marijuana Card Fees for Veterans

Original title: Medical Marijuana Use Registry Identification Cards for Veterans

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would have lowered the out-of-pocket cost for veterans seeking medical marijuana access by setting a fixed $15 fee for card issuance, replacement, or renewal, compared to standard state fees.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

honorably discharged veterans

The bill would have changed the cost for this group to obtain or renew medical marijuana identification cards.

Department of Health

The department would have been required to implement and charge a specific reduced fee for veteran applicants.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

  • The Florida Legislature operates on an annual session schedule, and bills that do not pass out of their assigned committees by the end of the session are considered to have died. context

Summary

This bill would have required the Florida Department of Health to charge a reduced $15 fee for medical marijuana identification cards for honorably discharged veterans. It established specific documentation requirements for veterans to qualify for this lower rate.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Did this bill pass?
No, the bill died in the Health Policy committee on March 13, 2026.
Who would have qualified for the reduced fee?
Honorably discharged veterans who are qualified patients for medical marijuana use.

Why It Matters

The bill would have lowered the out-of-pocket cost for veterans seeking medical marijuana access by setting a fixed $15 fee for card issuance, replacement, or renewal, compared to standard state fees.

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Legislative Status

The bill was introduced and referred to three committees but failed to progress beyond the first committee (Health Policy) before the session ended.

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Sources

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