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SB17-017

Allow Medical Marijuana Use For Stress Disorders

Concerning adding stress disorders to the list of debilitating medical conditions for the purposes of the use of medical marijuana.
Session:
2017 Regular Session
Subject:
Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Bill Summary

Committee on Cost-benefit Analysis of Legalized Marijuana in Colorado.

The bill creates a statutory right to use medical marijuana for a patient with acute stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. The bill creates the same rights, limitations, and criminal defenses and exceptions as the constitutional right to use medical marijuana.


(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Status

Introduced
Passed
Became Law

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