Annual Progress Report: Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Patient Program Act, FY 2019
On August 12, 2019, changes to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program became effective. The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act is a permanent program and the pilot designation has been removed. The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Patient Program Act (Act), Public Act 98-0122, allows an individual who is diagnosed with a qualifying debilitating medical condition to register with the state of Illinois under the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP) to obtain cannabis (marijuana) for medical use.