SENATE HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 913

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  NOVEMBER 13, 2025

      The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens 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.

      As reported by the committee, Assembly Bill No. 913 is identical to Senate Bill No. 2392, which was also reported by the committee on this date.