NORML

JUNE 17, 2021

The post Delaware: Governor Signs Law Facilitating Access to Medical Cannabis for Qualifying Patients appeared first on NORML. Senate Bill 60 permits certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants to issue medical cannabis recommendations to those ages 18 and older. The measure took immediate effect upon passage.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 15, 2021

Since the first medical cannabis laws were introduced in California 25 years ago, 35 states have joined with California in defiance of the federal prohibition of cannabis as a medicine. Across these states, millions of patients are demonstrating cannabis’ medicinal value through their treatments every day.

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Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has been at the forefront of fighting for patients’ rights to access medical cannabis across four presidencies since our founding in 2002. We've crafted briefing materials and “100-day campaigns” for three incoming administrations on medical cannabis policy.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2021

The post Colorado: Governor Signs Law Imposing New Rules for Physicians Recommending Medical Cannabis, Young Adult Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In the wake of the election many patients have questions about the priorities of the incoming Congress. million cannabis patients across the country are stuck under conflicting federal and state cannabis policy, with veterans comprising the largest contingent of them.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 6, 2021

A common challenge patients often experience when adult-use laws are adopted in their state is that legislative and regulatory improvements to medical cannabis programs are suspended while states pivot to organize adult-use models.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Lehigh Valley NORML, and medical cannabis patients from across Pennsylvania, will hold the second in a series of monthly protests at the Department of Health (PaDOH) headquarters on Forster St. “Patients First: Fixing Medical Marijuana in PA” will commence on Wednesday November 13, 2019 from 08:30 AM-5:00 PM.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In the wake of the election many patients have questions about the priorities of the incoming Congress. million cannabis patients across the country are stuck under conflicting federal and state cannabis policy, with veterans comprising the largest contingent of them.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2021

Under the law, which took effect upon signing, qualified patients may now legally possess up to a 90-day supply of cannabis at one time. 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

JULY 1, 2019

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “These bills help ensure that all patients are able to obtain and use the necessary therapeutic doses of their cannabis medicines regardless of location or physical ability.”

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NORML

JULY 1, 2021

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety issued guidelines today for law enforcement requiring them to cease arresting those persons who identify as patients and meet certain qualifications. The post South Dakota: Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients Take Effect Today appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Each of the states already have an established medical cannabis law so the ballot questions were largely focused on recreational use. While these ballot measures did not focus on medical cannabis patients, there are still ways in which patients may be impacted. Keep an eye out for that blog!

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NORML

JULY 30, 2020

The most significant new measure, House Bill 819, expands the discretion of physicians so that they can recommend cannabis therapy for “any condition” that they consider “debilitating to an individual patient.”. The post Louisiana: Medical Cannabis Expansion Laws Take Effect appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 29, 2024

The new law provides discretion to physicians to issue medical cannabis recommendations to any patient who may benefit from it. The post Delaware: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill Into Law appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

AUGUST 27, 2019

Legislation will take effect next week expanding protections for state-qualified medical cannabis patients. House Bill 2612 , which was signed into law in March, will go into effect on Friday, August 30. ” It also allows podiatrists to make medical cannabis recommendations, among other changes.

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NORML

JUNE 24, 2019

Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation into law decriminalizing the possession of personal use amounts of cannabis. “This is a win for consumers and activists continuing to fight and reform the state’s marijuana laws,” says NORML State Policies Coordinator Carly Wolf. In April, Democratic Gov.

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NORML

MAY 26, 2021

Under the new law, patients with insomnia and/or autism spectrum disorder are eligible to obtain medical cannabis access. The post New Hampshire: Governor Signs Bills Expanding Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis, Other Changes appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Patients who are registered with the state’s medical cannabis access program may now legally grow cannabis for their own personal use. The post Connecticut: Medical Marijuana Home Grow Law Takes Effect appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2024

Since then, lawmakers have routinely sought to repeal aspects of the law and/or significantly amend it. The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Reject Bill that Sought to Limit Patients’ Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

AUGUST 1, 2022

“These are common sense reforms provide further and sorely needed protections and freedoms for patients and others. The post Louisiana: Changes in State’s Marijuana Laws Take Effect appeared first on NORML. Lawmakers are to be commended for putting politics aside and taking these important steps forward.”.

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NORML

JUNE 16, 2021

House Bill 1535 allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis to patients with PTSD and all forms of cancer. The post Texas: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Legislation into Law appeared first on NORML. The measure also raise the cap on THC from 0.5 to one percent.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 16, 2025

The Division of Cannabis Regulation today sent out emails to those in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program and Opioid Alternative Patient Program stating that it was pleased to announce that a new online registration portal will be live on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Patients and Caregivers will need to create a new login and password.

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NORML

JUNE 22, 2021

The measure allows patients to purchase up to two and a half ounces of medical cannabis flower per 14 day period. The post Louisiana: Governor Signs Bill into Law Repealing Ban on Medical Cannabis Flower appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

District council members have enacted legislation — Act Number A23-0114: The Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Temporary Amendment Act — to protect qualified patients from workplace discrimination. ” To date, 15 states provide workplace protections for medical cannabis patients.

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NORML

AUGUST 6, 2024

It is appropriate that health care providers possess the same freedom to make medical cannabis-related decisions as they do when choosing to authorize other therapeutic options for their patients.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Virginia’s medical cannabis program , which currently affords patients, caregivers, and processors only an affirmative defense, will also see potential for robust expansion to improve patient access. Join Virginia NORML and help change marijuana laws! Follow Virginia NORML on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram.

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NORML

JUNE 3, 2021

The measure makes numerous changes to the state’s medical program -- several of which may hamper patients’ access to medical cannabis products. The post Colorado: Senate Lawmakers Advance Measure Amending State’s Medical Cannabis Access Law appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Subcommittee members decided 6 to 4 to eliminate the ability for qualified patients to home-cultivate marijuana. Nearly 70 percent of voters decided in favor of the ballot Measure (Measure 26) last November, which allows patients to either obtain cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries or to grow it themselves.

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NORML

JUNE 24, 2022

“These are common sense reforms provide further and sorely needed protections and freedoms for patients and others. The post Louisiana: Multiple Marijuana Reform Bills Signed Into Law; Measures Take Effect August 1 appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

“The potential benefits that patients stand to gain from passage of the SAFE Banking Act are significant. This bill will still need to pass the Senate and be signed into law, but it serves as a marker of the progress cannabis legislation has made.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 29, 2025

The Division of Cannabis Regulation sent out emails today to those in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program and Opioid Alternative Patient Program stating that new online registration portal is now ready for use. Caregivers, under this new system, will have a separate login in order to obtain access to your patients information.

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NORML

JUNE 26, 2019

The Governor has until July 9th to take action on the measure, or it will become law absent his signature. The new law will go into effect on January 11, 2020. David Ige publicly stated this week that he does not intend to veto pending legislation to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession offenses. By contrast, Gov.

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NORML

APRIL 28, 2022

"These common-sense changes will further facilitate patients' and others’ access to medical cannabis products and will provide opportunities for greater inclusivity within Maine's licensed marijuana industry.”. The post Maine: Various Marijuana Bills Become Law Absent Gov. Mills’ Signature appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2022

These are common sense reforms that will provide further protections and freedoms to patients and others and they ought to be enacted swiftly by Gov. The post Louisiana: Series of Marijuana Law Reform Bills Advanced to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML. John Bel Edwards,” he said.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Texas NORML and other advocates had sought to further amend the bill to include eligibility for chronic pain patients and to raise the THC to five percent. The post Texas: Expansions to Medical Cannabis Access Law Take Effect appeared first on NORML.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 5, 2025

The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. MPAA) the states leading voice for patient rights and cannabis policy reform. decrease from peak enrollment.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is issuing the following statements regarding the continued operation of medical cannabis dispensaries during the COVID crisis. This designation permits them to continue to provide important services to patients who rely on them,” stated NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri.

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