After Senate Vote, Illinois Now Waits on Governor Quinn to Become the 19th Medical Marijuana State
Illinois House Bill 1 (HB1) now goes to Governor Quinn and if he signs it, Illinois would become the country's 19th medical marijuana state...
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Texas Lawmakers Reject Medical Marijuana Defense
HB 594 would have also provided protection for doctors that discuss or recommend medical marijuana to their patients.
Medical Marijuana Advocates Applaud Passage of Illinois Bill
The Illinois House voted to pass HB1, which creates a framework to protect physicians and qualified medical marijuana patients from arrest and prosecution.
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Maryland Passes Bill to Protect Medical Marijuana Caregivers
Maryland's SB 580 allows legal protection for medical marijuana caregivers, and passed unanimously in the House.
New York Medical Marijuana Bills Introduced
New York is the latest state to see medical marijuana legislation. Richard Gottfried filed Assembly Bill 6357 and Diane Savino filed Senate Bill 4406.
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South Dakota Finally Taking a Step to Protect MMJ Patients
South Dakota Rep. Kaiser and Sen. Tieszen circulated a measure among lawmakers to make medical necessity an affirmative defense. MMJ patients can still...
Federal Medical Marijuana "Truth in Trials Act" Reintroduced
HR 6134, the Truth in Trials Act, which would allow defendants in federal criminal prosecutions the ability to use medical marijuana evidence at trial...
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Bipartisan Group of House Members Introduce Bill To Give Some Protection Against Federal Medical Marijuana Charges
Yesterday the Truth in Trials Act, H.R. 6134 , was introduced by Rep. Sam Farr (D-Calif.), and 15 other House Democrats such as Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), and three Republicans, including GOP…