Medical Marijuana Bill Heads to Pennsylvania Senate

Pennsylvania could soon pass a bill allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes, the Cannabist reports. The bill passed the state House on Wednesday, and is now headed to the senate for approval.
As quoted in the publication:

The House voted 149-43 for legislation that would set standards for growers, dispensaries and physicians. Patients could take the drug in pill, oil or liquid form, but would not be able to obtain marijuana they could smoke.
Supporters said it would help relieve the suffering of sick people.
“Today we have the opportunity of offering hope to the parents of these children, to the patients, offering the hope of letting them, along with their doctors, decide how to best treat the conditions they’re dealing with on a daily basis,” said Rep. Jim Cox, R-Berks.
Opponents argued the Legislature should not be approving a drug that is illegal under federal law.

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