ASSEMBLY HEALTH COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 913

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  MARCH 6, 2025

      The Assembly Health Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 913.

This bill expands the list of medical conditions that qualify a patient for the medical use of cannabis to include sickle cell anemia.  Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized primarily by chronic anemia and periodic episodes of pain. The medical use of cannabis can treat or alleviate the pain or other symptoms associated with certain medical conditions.

      This bill was prefiled for introduction in the 2024-2025 session pending technical review.  As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.