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The Public Health Committee Monday afternoon sent a bill approving use of medical marijuana by children under the age of 18 to the House.
The near unanimous approval of the bill came after many members of the committee stated they weren't sanctioning the use of marijuana, but allowing parents and their doctors to consider it as an option for medical treatment.
The bill would give minors with severe epilepsy and terminal illnesses access to non-smokeable marijuana, but only with parental consent and the approval of two doctors.
The other conditions included in the bill include cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, uncontrolled intractable seizure disorders, or irreversible spinal cord injury with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity.
Rep. Matthew Ritter, D-Hartford, said: "We all know this is an emotional issue. It's easy to say the legislature is giving kids marijuana."
However, he said what they are doing is giving physicians and parents an "option."
Rep. Whit Betts, R-Bristol, said he is "wholeheartedly'' supporting the legislation.
"I like the fact that the marijuana to be used is only in liquid form,'' Betts said. "Plus, I, too, want to stress that we are only voting for this to be an option — not a requirement.''
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Full Article: Connecticut Medical Marijuana Bill For Children Clears First Hurdle
Author: Jack Kramer
Contact: New Haven Register
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Website: New Haven Register
The near unanimous approval of the bill came after many members of the committee stated they weren't sanctioning the use of marijuana, but allowing parents and their doctors to consider it as an option for medical treatment.
The bill would give minors with severe epilepsy and terminal illnesses access to non-smokeable marijuana, but only with parental consent and the approval of two doctors.
The other conditions included in the bill include cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, uncontrolled intractable seizure disorders, or irreversible spinal cord injury with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity.
Rep. Matthew Ritter, D-Hartford, said: "We all know this is an emotional issue. It's easy to say the legislature is giving kids marijuana."
However, he said what they are doing is giving physicians and parents an "option."
Rep. Whit Betts, R-Bristol, said he is "wholeheartedly'' supporting the legislation.
"I like the fact that the marijuana to be used is only in liquid form,'' Betts said. "Plus, I, too, want to stress that we are only voting for this to be an option — not a requirement.''
News Moderator: Robert Celt 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Connecticut Medical Marijuana Bill For Children Clears First Hurdle
Author: Jack Kramer
Contact: New Haven Register
Photo Credit: Shutterstock
Website: New Haven Register
