Proposed Changes to Medical Marijuana Certification and Veteran ID Fees
March 13, 2026
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The Frame
The bill impacts the accessibility of medical marijuana for patients by changing supply limits and evaluation timelines, while specifically capping administrative costs for military veterans.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Medical marijuana patients
Patients face changes to the maximum supply limits they can be certified for and the frequency of required physician evaluations.
Qualified physicians
Physicians must follow new supply limit guidelines and document specific patient outcomes regarding drug interactions and controlled substance dependence.
Honorably discharged veterans
Veterans are eligible for a capped fee of $15 for medical marijuana identification cards.
Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.
Introduced.
Background
- SB 1032 was introduced in the 2026 legislative session to modify existing medical marijuana regulations established under Florida Statutes. context
Summary
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much more medical marijuana can a doctor certify under this bill?
How often do I need to see my doctor for a medical marijuana certification?
Are there special fee rules for veterans?
Why It Matters
The bill impacts the accessibility of medical marijuana for patients by changing supply limits and evaluation timelines, while specifically capping administrative costs for military veterans.
News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
PITTMAN LAW GROUP
on behalf of TRULIEVE
NATIONAL CANNABIS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES
on behalf of PHARMACANN, LLC
MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES
on behalf of PHARMACANN, LLC
JOSEPH P. GATTUSO
on behalf of UNION GROUP OF ILLINOIS, LLC
JOSEPH P. GATTUSO
on behalf of UNION GROUP OF ILLINOIS, LLC
JOSEPH P. GATTUSO
on behalf of UNION GROUP OF ILLINOIS, LLC
JOSEPH P. GATTUSO
on behalf of UNION GROUP OF ILLINOIS, LLC
JOSEPH P. GATTUSO
on behalf of HEALTHWAY SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, LLC
JOSEPH P. GATTUSO
on behalf of HEALTHWAY SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, LLC
Voting Record
Favorable with Committee Substitute
Total
11
Yes
10
No
1
Present
0
Not Voting
0
Abstain
0
How they voted (11)
Don Gaetz
Republican · yes
Lori Berman
Democratic · yes
Ralph Massullo
Republican · yes
Tom Leek
Republican · yes
Colleen Burton
Republican · yes
Kathleen Passidomo
Republican · yes
Tracie Davis
Democratic · yes
Rosalind Osgood
Democratic · yes
Gayle Harrell
Republican · no
Jay Trumbull
Republican · yes
Alexis Calatayud
Republican · yes
Sponsors
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Extended Evaluation Cycle
The bill shifts the regulatory burden on patients by extending the mandatory physician evaluation period from 30 weeks to 52 weeks.
Connected Entities
Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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