NORML

MAY 27, 2021

The post Colorado: House Lawmakers Approve Legislation Seeking to Roll Back Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML. “This bill is a cynical effort by prohibitionists to severely roll back a policy that has been in place for two decades and that a majority of state residents support.”.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2021

The post Pennsylvania: Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Access for Qualified Patients appeared first on NORML. Patients also now have the ability to consult with authorizing physicians via video conferencing and may obtain cannabis from dispensaries via curbside pick-up.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Over 22,000 DC residents are legally authorized to access medical cannabis. The post District of Columbia: Mayor Signs Legislation Raising Marijuana Possession Limits for Patients, Providing Access to Non-Residents appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 10, 2021

The post Georgia: Governor Signs Legislation into Law Expanding Access to Low-THC Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML. State regulators are expected in the coming months to award licenses to eligible applicants to begin cultivating cannabis and manufacturing oil extract products.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

State lawmakers have rejected a series of legislative proposals that sought to curtail how and where patients could access and use medical cannabis. The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Reject Legislative Efforts to Restrict Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2022

The post Kentucky: Medical Cannabis Access Legislation Advances to the Senate appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The post South Dakota: Legislative Committee Votes to Rescind Home Grow Rights From State’s Medical Cannabis Access Law appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) have introduced legislation to allow state-legal marijuana businesses to apply for COVID-19 benefits through the Small Business Administration. Currently, the SBA is prohibited from engaging with cannabis businesses due to federal marijuana criminalization.

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2019

That’s why I testified today to the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health regarding my legislation, the Veterans Equal Access Act, HR 1647, which would lift this prohibition. Seeking care is hard enough, and we should not make it even harder for our veterans. Courage, Earl. Earl Blumenauer. Member of Congress.

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 23, 2023

Some of you may know me through the cannabis industry, but you may not know what brought me here and how Americans for Safe Access changed my family’s lives. This was not an option for my family, and we were forced for the first time in our lives to find a way to change legislation to help our son.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Today, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act , to expand and facilitate medical cannabis access to military veterans suffering from chronic pain, PTSD, and other serious medical conditions. Lee in putting forward this legislation.”

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NORML

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post Read NORML’s 2023 End-of-Year Legislative Progress Report appeared first on NORML. 2023 marks yet another successful year for the advancement of marijuana policy reform in the United States.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2024

South Dakota voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure legalizing medical cannabis access in 2020. The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Reject Bill that Sought to Limit Patients’ Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2020

Senate lawmakers approved legislation yesterday that seeks to regulate patients’ access to select medical cannabis products. Last year, members of Senate similarly approved medical cannabis access legislation, but that effort was opposed by the House. The bill now awaits consideration by members of the House.

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NORML

MARCH 11, 2021

As state lawmakers actively consider and advance medical cannabis-related proposals forward, here's a breakdown of progressing legislative efforts thus far and where they stand in key states across the country. The post Lawmakers In Several States Consider Enacting or Expanding Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 22, 2020

Kevin Stitt has vetoed legislation, House Bill 3288 , which sough to expand patients’ access to medical cannabis and make other amendments to the state’s marijuana laws. Lawmakers this afternoon voted to adjourn the 2020 legislative session sin die (with no intended date to resume). Republic Gov.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2022

Sixty-eight percent of Americans say that Congress should pass legislation so that marijuana businesses can "access banking services and products in states" where it is legal. The post Poll: Nearly 70 Percent of Americans Want Congress to Allow Licensed Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking Services appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. AL resident? HI resident?

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The state's legislators rejected the measure, and instead sought to pass a weakened version of the law. Patients across the state should have equitable access to this treatment option and should not be burdened by localities that wrongly choose to opt out of the law. ASA strongly opposes both of these provisions.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination.

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NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup. Many state capitols around the country have suspended legislative sessions, continued to vote on key bills remotely, or have at the very least closed to the public and nonessential business. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. AK resident? California.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. AL resident? AZ resident?

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2022

The post Senate Unanimously Approves Legislation Providing US Attorney General with Greater Say in Cannabis Research Decisions appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

House lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved two bills to amend the state’s medical marijuana program in a manner that significantly expands patients’ access to cannabis products. The state’s legislative session concludes at 6pm on Monday, June 1, 2020.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

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. Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Your Highness, Carly.

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NORML

MARCH 10, 2022

“Permitting limited home cultivation provides patients with the ability to have reliable, affordable, and consistent access to the medicine they rely on. The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Finalize Legislation Protecting Patients’ Home Cultivation Rights appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

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. Legislation is pending, HCR 2045, that seeks to arbitrarily cap the potency of cannabis flowers at two percent THC.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana.

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NORML

APRIL 11, 2022

The post Virginia: Governor Youngkin Signs Legislation to Improve Medical Cannabis Program appeared first on NORML. Includes eliminating the requirement that patients register with the Board of Pharmacy after receiving their written certification from a registered practitioner.

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

“Many of these establishments are small-to-medium size operators, with their employees keeping their doors open without access to the support systems in place for other businesses, thus depriving them of potentially lifesaving protections.” ” You can find the full Senate letter here.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2023

Legislation providing patients with greater access to medical cannabis is now law in the District of Columbia. On January 31st, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser signed legislation, B24-0013: The Medical Cannabis Amendment Act. After undergoing an obligatory Congressional review process, the measure became law yesterday, March 22nd.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2022

The post The Fight Continues for Medical Marijuana Access in Mississippi appeared first on NORML. Despite numerous setbacks and the Governor’s threat to veto, Mississippi Senators have confidently advanced the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, which would legalize medical marijuana in the Magnolia State.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access. HI resident? KY resident?

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

"The reality that most high-schoolers have easier access to cannabis than do our nation’s top scientists is the height of absurdity and an indictment of the current system.”. The post Key Congressional Committee Advances Legislation to Facilitate Clinical Research Studies Using State-Authorized Marijuana Products appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed legislation into law that allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2023

The post District of Columbia: Bills Transmitted to Congress Providing for Marijuana Expungements, Expanded Medical Access appeared first on NORML. But both bills still must undergo a 30-day Congressional review prior to becoming law.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation.

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