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FL S1812

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Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jose Rodriguez

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the U.S. Congress to remove marijuana from the Schedule I controlled substances list, which currently classifies it as having high abuse potential and no accepted medical use

  • Cites that 33 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have already recognized marijuana's medical value for treating various diseases and conditions

  • Argues that federal Schedule I classification prevents or severely limits clinical research into marijuana's full medical potential

  • Requests federal support to enable organized, supervised production facilities and distribution systems for medical marijuana

  • Directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the memorial to the President, U.S. Senate President, House Speaker, and all Florida members of Congress

Legislative Description

Remove Marijuana from the Schedule I Drug List

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Health Policy1/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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