Parens of children who depend on cannabis-based medications for epilepsy and other medical conditions are championing the new bill. A Colorado bill aims to make it easier for parents of children enrolled in the state’s medical marijuana program to get the cannabis-based medications that their children need. According to current state law, children in the… Continue reading Colorado Cannabis Bill Aims To Ease Restrictions For Parents
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Congress Passes Bill To Penalize, Convict Patient Brokers
The new bill would impose prison sentences of up to 10 years and fines as high as $200,000. A bipartisan bill—passed as part of the SUPPORT Patients and Communities Act on Oct. 24—will impose criminal penalties on individuals or organizations that accept or give payments or other incentives to prospective rehabilitation patients in exchange for… Continue reading Congress Passes Bill To Penalize, Convict Patient Brokers
Senate Considers Opioid Crisis Bill, But Critics Say It Isn’t Enough
“A little drama for little substance,” said one addiction advocate familiar with the bill. The Senate is preparing to pass a bill to address the opioid epidemic, but critics say that the legislation skirts around the most important — and contentious — issues that could help change the way that opioid addiction is handled. “A… Continue reading Senate Considers Opioid Crisis Bill, But Critics Say It Isn’t Enough
Safe Injection Sites Get Green Light From California Lawmakers
“I am committed to opening one of these sites here in San Francisco, no matter what it takes, because the status quo is not acceptable,” said Mayor London Breed. Last week, California lawmakers green-lit a bill that would allow safe injection sites in San Francisco as part of a three-year pilot program. The forward-thinking measure,… Continue reading Safe Injection Sites Get Green Light From California Lawmakers
New York Takes Big Step Towards Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Governor Cuomo’s big move could pave the way for New York to become the 10th US state to legalize recreational marijuana. Governor Andrew Cuomo made a big step towards legalizing marijuana for adult use on Thursday as he pulled together a group to write the bill, Vox reports. The proposal is based on the recommendations… Continue reading New York Takes Big Step Towards Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Employment Rights For Legal Marijuana Users Addressed In New Bill
Under the proposed legislation, federal employees living in pot-friendly states won’t be penalized for their cannabis use. New legislation proposed in the House of Representatives would protect federal employees from getting fired for using cannabis. The bipartisan bill—the Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act—was introduced by Rep. Charlie Crist and Rep. Drew… Continue reading Employment Rights For Legal Marijuana Users Addressed In New Bill
