Marijuana; possession or distribution for medical purposes, affirmative defense for treatment. (SB841)
Introduced By
Sen. Barbara Favola (D-Arlington) with support from co-patrons Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-McLean), and Sen. Lynwood Lewis (D-Accomac)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Possession or distribution of marijuana for medical purposes; affirmative defense for treatment of certain conditions. Provides an affirmative defense to prosecution for possession of marijuana if a person has a valid written certification issued by a practitioner for cannabidiol oil or THC-A oil for treatment of, or to alleviate the symptoms of, cancer, human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, Tourette syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, or complex regional pain syndrome. Under current law, only the treatment of intractable epilepsy is covered by the affirmative defense. Read the Bill »
Status
11/17/2016: Awaiting a Vote in the Judiciary Committee
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 11/17/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101036D |
| 11/17/2016 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/30/2017 | Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |