A proposal to legalize medical marijuana has again failed in the Missouri House.
Lawmakers quashed the measure Wednesday (5/11) on a 71-85 vote. The legislation would have allowed doctors to recommend marijuana for patients suffering from debilitating illnesses, such as AIDS or epilepsy.
The proposal also would have created a licensing regime for commercial marijuana growers and retailers.
House lawmakers killed a similar measure in April after scaling it back to only cover hospice patients.
The proposal would have gone on the August ballot if it had passed the Legislature.
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Missouri Medical Marijuana Bill Blocked In House
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