# Four More States Advance Bills to Allow Medical Marijuana Access in Hospitals > **Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD (ABFM Board Certified, MA Lic. #240562, NPI: 1962722637) > **Publisher:** CED Clinic (https://cedclinic.com) > **Canonical URL:** https://cedclinic.com/medical-marijuana-use-in-hospitals-advances-four-states/ > **Published:** 2026-02-23T13:00:15-04:00 | **Last Modified / Clinically Audited:** 2026-09-28T11:14:45-04:00 > **Clinical Summary:** Four states advance medical marijuana use in hospitals, addressing patient access and clinical care integration under new legislation. --- CED Clinical Relevance #72 Notable Clinical Interest Emerging findings or policy developments worth monitoring closely. PolicyPainCBDSafety Why This Matters The DOJ’s argument that even elderly [medical marijuana](https://cedclinic.com/cannabis-cardiovascular-risk-impact/) patients could face armed federal agents exposes the absurdity of current federal cannabis law and the urgent need for reform. Clinical Summary Marijuana Moment reports that four additional states are advancing legislation to allow medical marijuana use in hospital settings. This represents a growing trend toward integrating cannabis into clinical care where patients most need symptom relief—including hospice, palliative care, and post-surgical recovery. Current federal restrictions and hospital policies typically prohibit cannabis on premises, forcing patients to choose between their medication and hospital care. The bills establish protocols for patient-initiated [cannabis use](https://cedclinic.com/cannabis-cardiovascular-health-insights-2024/) under medical supervision, with safeguards for staff and facility compliance. Dr. Caplan’s Take “When the Department of Justice argues in open court that a frail grandmother with a [medical cannabis](https://cedclinic.com/therapeutic-benefits-of-thc/) card could face armed agents, you have all the evidence you need that this law is broken beyond repair.” Clinical Perspective MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN HOSPITALS: CLOSING THE LAST ACCESS GAP Four more states are advancing hospital cannabis access—addressing one of the most painful ironies in [cannabis medicine](https://cedclinic.com/essential-oils-industrial-hemp-antimicrobial-benefits/). Patients legally use cannabis for pain, nausea, and seizures, but hospitals prohibit it on premises. New bills establish protocols for patient-initiated use under medical supervision. This is particularly relevant for hospice and palliative care, where quality of life is the primary goal. Forcing a terminal patient to stop their cannabis medication while hospitalized is both clinically counterproductive and ethically questionable. 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[Read the Update](https://cedclinic.com/fda-approved-cannabis-products-rescheduling-schedule-iii/) ### Related --- ### Verification & Medical Governance - **Lead Clinical Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD - **Credentials:** Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM), Founder & CMO CED Clinic & CED Foundation, Author of *The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook* (Penguin Random House). - **Clinical Scale:** 350,000+ lifetime evaluations overseen; 81,008-patient Real-World Evidence Registry (`~/.ced_rwe_vault.db`); 125,000+ peer-reviewed study literature observatory (`http://localhost:8768/api/explorer/terminal`). - **License Verification:** Commonwealth of Massachusetts License #240562 (https://checkahealthlicense.mass.gov/). - **NPI Registry:** 1962722637 (https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1962722637). - **Ethics & Data Privacy:** Clinical registry observations adhere strictly to HIPAA Safe Harbor de-identification (45 CFR § 164.514(b)) and criteria for secondary research exemption under 45 CFR § 46.104(d)(4).