2019 House Bill 5085 / 2020 Public Act 280

Let veterinarians consult on marijuana and CBD for animals

Introduced in the House

Oct. 8, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Greg Markkanen (R-110)

To require state health care regulators to create rules that would permit a veterinarian to “consult” with an animal owner on the use of marijuana or CBD oil on an animal.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Feb. 26, 2020

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Sept. 3, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 10, 2020

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 15, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Dec. 10, 2020

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To require state health care regulators to create rules that would permit a veterinarian to “consult” with an animal owner on the use of marijuana or CBD oil on an animal.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 29, 2020