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Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.

USA118th CongressS-1204| Senate 
| Updated: 4/19/2023
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (10)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act This bill authorizes activities related to medical marijuana use by veterans and provides for research on medical marijuana use by veterans. Specifically, the bill authorizes (1) a veteran to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in accordance with applicable state or Native American tribal law; (2) a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physician to discuss with a veteran the use of medical marijuana as a treatment if the physician is in a state or on tribal land that authorizes such treatment; or (3) a VA physician to recommend, complete forms for, or register veterans for participation in a medical marijuana treatment program in accordance with applicable state or tribal law. These authorizations expire after five years. The bill also requires the VA to report on (1) the use of medical marijuana by veterans to manage pain and to treat diseases and disorders (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder); and (2) the relationship between state-approved medical marijuana treatment programs, program access, and opioid use and misuse reduction.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-445
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1183
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.
Apr 18, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2682
Introduced in House
Apr 19, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 19, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-445
    Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1183
    Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.


  • April 18, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2682
    Introduced in House


  • April 19, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 19, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2682: Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.

Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.

USA118th CongressS-1204| Senate 
| Updated: 4/19/2023
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act This bill authorizes activities related to medical marijuana use by veterans and provides for research on medical marijuana use by veterans. Specifically, the bill authorizes (1) a veteran to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in accordance with applicable state or Native American tribal law; (2) a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physician to discuss with a veteran the use of medical marijuana as a treatment if the physician is in a state or on tribal land that authorizes such treatment; or (3) a VA physician to recommend, complete forms for, or register veterans for participation in a medical marijuana treatment program in accordance with applicable state or tribal law. These authorizations expire after five years. The bill also requires the VA to report on (1) the use of medical marijuana by veterans to manage pain and to treat diseases and disorders (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder); and (2) the relationship between state-approved medical marijuana treatment programs, program access, and opioid use and misuse reduction.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-445
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1183
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.
Apr 18, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2682
Introduced in House
Apr 19, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 19, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-445
    Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1183
    Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.


  • April 18, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2682
    Introduced in House


  • April 19, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 19, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (10)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2682: Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted