Legislation has been defeated, LD 643, to permit qualified patients legal access to medical cannabis. Senators fell three votes short of ending a filibuster and advancing the bill.
The Cannabis Compassion and Care Act, as initially introduced, sought to permit patients the ability to grow and possess cannabis, as well as establish system of state-licensed dispensing.
Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia have enacted statewide provisions allowing patients access to cannabis therapy. It’s unfortunate that Nebraska lawmakers did not understand that patients in their own state deserve these same protections.
NORML would like to thank those of you who contacted your state elected officials in support of this legislation.
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws – Advocacy Campaigns
