Veterans' Homes Patients Would Get Marijuana Under Law

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Illinois - Sick military veterans who want medical marijuana would get it more easily under legislation that's getting committee approval. The House Judiciary Committee sent Rep. Lou Lang's bill to the floor for consideration. The Skokie Democrat is the sponsor of Illinois' first law legalizing the use of medical marijuana. Gov. Pat Quinn signed it in August.

But it requires a sick person to get a letter from a doctor. Veterans home doctors are federal employees barred from approving cannabis use. Lang's legislation would allow veterans to get a letter from the Illinois Department of Public Health certifying he or she has a condition that qualifies for marijuana treatment under the law. The committee voted 10-6 to move the bill to the House floor.

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Website: Veterans' homes patients would get marijuana under law - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register
 
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