NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Several mayors across the state of New Jersey are calling for automatic expungement provisions to be included in the state’s marijuana regulation bill, and are threatening to ban retail sales in their jurisdictions if state lawmakers pass legislation without it.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. NORML opposes this legislation.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 195

NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation. Connecticut. CT resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 190

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. It now awaits consideration by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 196

NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation. CO resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 191

NORML

MARCH 11, 2020

As a founding Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, I am pleased to report to you that my legislation to allow VA doctors to fill out state-legal medical marijuana recommendations is scheduled for a committee vote tomorrow. Earl Blumenauer is a member of Congress representing Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District.

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Chronic Pain Marijuana Access Treatment 334

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Mark Gordon (R) of Wyoming signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. AL resident?

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Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 195

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) signed legislation into law that would strengthen and clarify medical cannabis patient protections. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. CA resident? HI resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 178

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. California. CA resident? CT resident?

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 167

NORML

MARCH 18, 2019

It expands the pool of patients eligible for cannabis therapy to include those diagnosed with post-traumatic stress, severe chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, Lou Gehrig’s disease, sleep apnea, and neuropathy, among other newly specified conditions. INDUSTRIAL HEMP. ” The effective date of the Act is July 1, 2019.

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Decriminalization Chronic Pain Marijuana Legislation 233

NORML

APRIL 29, 2019

On April 30, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health will hold a hearing for multiple pieces of legislation, including the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act, the Veterans Equal Access Act and the Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act. Presently, V.A. Passage of this bill would lift this prohibition.

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Chronic Pain Access Medicine Legislation 208

NORML

MAY 12, 2020

When those very medications led to liver failure in 2017, triggering chronic pain and other MS symptoms, she was forced to retire from teaching. A friend suggested Tamara try CBD oil for her pain, and it gave her relief like nothing else had. The project is always looking for more stories, please consider sharing yours.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

This conflict between state and federal laws limits treatment options and federal employment opportunities, particularly impacting veterans who comprise approximately one-third of the federal workforce and whose medical cannabis use to treat chronic pain and PTSD has been found to be double the rate of the general public.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Blumenauer said, “For too long, our veterans have been denied access to highly effective medical marijuana treatment for conditions like chronic pain and PTSD. This legislation would guarantee our veterans fair and equal treatment, along with the ability to consult with their own physician on all treatment options.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2019

Proposed federal legislation to direct the agency to conduct clinical trials on the use of cannabis for PTSD and for other conditions is currently pending in the US House and Senate. Twenty percent of those surveyed acknowledged having previously used cannabis for medical purposes.

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NORML

JULY 2, 2019

Phil Murphy signed legislation into law today significantly amending and expanding the state’s medical cannabis access program. Specifically, it expands the pool of patients eligible for cannabis therapy to include those with chronic pain, menstrual cramps, and epilepsy. Democratic Gov. The new law takes immediate effect.

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Veriheal

MARCH 9, 2022

The proposed bill, which prompts legislators to regulate adult-use (recreational) cannabis in the same way as alcohol, must now be considered by legislative members before undergoing a ballot vote in November. The post Legislative Members Prepare to Review Ohio’s Recreational Cannabis Campaign appeared first on Cannabis Central.

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CannaMD

MARCH 1, 2023

Dubbed the “Compassionate Care Act,” the legislation would allow medical marijuana use across the state for people with certain conditions, such as cancer, ALS, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more, but not for chronic pain or recreational use. […]

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). This marks a change from past years, when similar laws were primarily enacted via citizens’ initiatives, not by legislative action.

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Veriheal

MARCH 27, 2025

She suffers from chronic pain, as you mentioned. Are There Other Legislation Proposals For The Iowa Medical Cannabis Program? Nelson said in a statement that if the bill passes, the company will commit to lowering patient product costs by an estimated 50%. Theres a patient who visits us from just outside of Ottumwa.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

AUGUST 24, 2018

As a part of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, Marijuana in Arizona can be used to treat: “A chronic or debilitating disease, medical condition or the treatment that causes: Cachexia or wasting syndrome. Severe and chronic pain. Severe nausea; Seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 25, 2019

The legislation would allow patients 19 and older who are suffering from one of 33 conditions to qualify for medical marijuana and obtain it at licensed dispensaries. Conditions that qualify patients for legal marijuana access include addiction, epilepsy, chronic pain, cancer and depression. It will now head to the full Senate.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

A somewhat bizarre piece of legislation. This action came days after that the panel advanced separate legislation related to establishing a working group to study the therapeutic potential of psilocybin mushrooms. We understand the thinking but really! Marijuana Moment reports.

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Chronic Pain Legalization Conditions Legislation 105

MassRoots

MARCH 7, 2019

Legislation to legalize medical cannabis cleared the Kentucky House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. House Bill 136 was overwhelmingly approved in a vote of 16 to one after committee members heard from constituents who suffer from health problems such as epilepsy and chronic pain. The Legislation: HB 136.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 12, 2020

The other increases research into the efficacy of marijuana in treating chronic pain and PTSD. Regular readers will doubtless recall that TBT has expressed doubt on this legislation before. Virginia passed legislation decriminalizing cannabis, and the governor is expected to sign the bill. Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Sen.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The legislation was inspired by Levi Coleman, an Ogden firefighter who was suspended without pay after he refused to give up his medical cannabis prescription, according to Deseret News. The Senate approved the bill in a 26-1 vote last month, according to the news outlet, while the House passed the legislation in a 68-4 vote Feb.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 10, 2019

And data compiled by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) show that more and more financial institutions are serving the industry, even without federal legislation on the practice. And researchers at the University of Georgia will be studying medical cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR VETS Could veterans suffering from PTSD or chronic pain be able to use cannabis to relieve their symptoms? We have an update on those SAFE Banking talks. Twitter will now allow cannabis ads. And finally, marijuana has come to vending machines. All three, Sens.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The Veterans Administration continues to oppose research into medical marijuana’s possible use in treating PTSD and chronic pain. As for Mississippi, supporters of medical marijuana demanded that a promised special legislative session take place. after the vote. and finally.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 30, 2022

One aspect that is often criticized is that the program does not include those suffering from chronic pain. Similar to many other countries, there are several legislation gaps or loopholes to purchasing and growing cannabis for personal use. Kenny referred to the legislation as a decriminalization measure.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

This guide aims to navigate the intricate web of cannabis legislation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, exploring key aspects such as medical marijuana laws, cannabis regulations, qualifying conditions, patient eligibility, and the overall impact on the local cannabis industry.

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Veriheal

MARCH 22, 2022

Under the current legislation, House Bill 136 would allow medical cannabis access for patients with cancer , multiple sclerosis , chronic pain , epilepsy , chronic nausea , and post-traumatic stress disorder. Whitney Westerfield (@KyWhitney) March 9, 2022. The bill currently does not allow smokeable forms of cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2022

Cannabis is an important and life-saving medicine for many people, including those who have cancer, HIV/AIDS, chronic pain, arthritis, neurodegenerative disorders, and numerous other illnesses. For the cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy or the senior living with chronic pain, this ban on medical cannabis can be catastrophic.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 1, 2021

It looks like the legislature will meet again this summer to pass legislation to set up a medical marijuana program. The governor supports the idea of a special session, but wants legislators to work out language before it begins, so the session doesn’t drag on. MISSISSIPPI. NORTH CAROLINA.

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Chronic Pain Banking Legislation Programs 97

MGC Pharma

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

An increasing number of older people are seeking the treatment for conditions such as inflammatory arthritis, autoimmune disease and chronic pain. On our own soil, the awareness of Medical Cannabis’ potential to improve the quality of life for Australian seniors is growing.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 15, 2023

It is non-psychoactive and can be used to treat a wide range of ailments, from chronic pain to anxiety. This legislation is in force in 37 states as well as the District of Columbia. CBD has been shown to help address the following : Anxiety. Depression. Inflammation.

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WeedAdvisor

AUGUST 14, 2019

Pritzker approved legislation to establish medical marijuana’s permanency. But in a sudden, fortunate twist for many patients, the final legislation contained further expansions. Pritzker’s legislation took effect on August 9 th , but he waited until Monday, August 12 th to make the announcement.

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