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Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2018
Introduced: November 14, 2018
Introduced by:
Moulton, Seth
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 14, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 14, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 14, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2018
This bill establishes the policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on medical cannabis. Specifically, amongst other elements, the policy provides that veterans shall not be denied VA benefits by reason of cannabis use. VA medical providers may discuss cannabis use as part of comprehensive care planning, and clinicians shall follow federal laws and regulations relating to medicinal cannabis.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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