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Alabama Senate Passes Medical Cannabis Legislation

The bill, which would legalize and regulate medical cannabis in the state, now heads to the House for consideration.

New Mexico Legislature Passes Medical Cannabis Residency Bill, Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation Advances in Multiple State Legislatures: Week in Review

Medical cannabis legalization bills advanced in Alabama and Kentucky this week, while a bill to legalize the possession and limited cultivation of cannabis for adults cleared the New Hampshire House.

Alabama Senate Committee Approves Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 8-1 to pass a proposal to legalize and regulate medical cannabis in the state.

New Mexico’s Cannabis Legalization Bill Stalls in Senate, Virginia Decriminalization Proposal Clears Legislature: Week in Review

New Mexico’s legalization efforts are likely dead for the year after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted this week to block the legislation from advancing.

Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill Introduced in Alabama

Senate Bill 165, titled “The Compassion Act,” would allow patients to access cannabis for the treatment of 15 conditions.

Alabama Attorney General Opposes Medical Cannabis Legalization

Attorney General Steve Marshall submitted a letter this week to lawmakers to voice his opposition to a medical cannabis proposal that was recommended by a state study commission.

Alabama Medical Cannabis Study Commission Begins Work on Legislation

The group is working on a medical cannabis legalization bill that will be introduced to the legislature early next year.

Illinois Expands Medical Cannabis Program, New Mexico to Decide on Medical Marijuana Overhaul: Week in Review

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation this week that makes the state’s medical marijuana program permanent and adds a list of new qualifying conditions.

Alabama Medical Marijuana Commission to Hold First Meeting

The Medical Cannabis Study Commission is tasked with recommending legislation to be considered in the 2020 legislative session.

Kroger to Sell CBD Products, Nevada Bans Most Pre-Employment Cannabis Tests: Week in Review

The Cincinnati-based grocery store chain will offer a variety of topical CBD products in Kentucky and Indiana.

Alabama Gov. Ivey Signs CARE Act Into Law

Through the CARE act, Carly's Law is extended; it allows the University of Alabama Birmingham to continue its research on the use of CBD oil.

Gov. Kay Ivey Decides on Alabama's Medical Marijuana Bill

The governor has until 11:59 p.m. June 10 to choose whether to sign a bill to create a commission to study the effects of medical marijuana and renew a law allowing children with seizures to use cannabis oil.

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