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US S3409

US S3409
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act

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Introduced
09/05/2018
In Committee
09/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act This bill allows: (1) a veteran to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in accordance with applicable state law; (2) a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physician to discuss with a veteran the use of medical marijuana as a treatment if the physician is in a state that authorizes such treatment; or (3) a VA physician to recommend, complete forms for, or register veterans for participation in a state-approved medical marijuana treatment program. The VA shall report to Congress regarding: (1) the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain; and (2) the relationship between state-approved medical marijuana treatment programs, program access, and opioid abuse reduction.

AI Summary

This bill allows: (1) veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in accordance with state law; (2) Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians to discuss the use of medical marijuana as a treatment with veterans if the physician is in a state that authorizes such treatment; and (3) VA physicians to recommend, complete forms for, or register veterans for participation in a state-approved medical marijuana treatment program. The VA is also required to report to Congress on the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain and the relationship between state-approved medical marijuana treatment programs, program access, and opioid abuse reduction.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/05/2018)

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