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CT SB00045

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2019

Primary Sponsor

Martin Looney

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Origin

Senate

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 420f of Connecticut General Statutes to add opioid use disorder and withdrawal as qualifying medical conditions for palliative marijuana use.
  • Allows patients with opioid use disorder or experiencing opioid withdrawal to access medical marijuana under Connecticut's palliative use program.
  • Introduced by Senator Looney (11th District) in the January 2019 session.
  • Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
  • Stated purpose is to improve public health.

Legislative Description

An Act Adding Opioid Use Disorder And Withdrawal As A Debilitating Medical Condition For The Palliative Use Of Marijuana.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/04

1/31/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/15/2019

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