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Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2019
Introduced: May 10, 2019
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
Jun 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2019
This bill establishes the policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on medical cannabis. Among other elements, the policy provides that veterans may not be denied VA benefits by reason of cannabis use. Additionally, 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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