Bill115th CongressFiled May 2, 2017Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1008
Therapeutic Hemp Medical Access Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 2, 2017)
Therapeutic Hemp Medical Access Act of 2017
This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA):
- to add definitions for the terms "cannabidiol," "cannabidiol-rich plants," and "tetrahydrocannabinol concentration";
- to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marijuana; and
- to remove cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from coverage under the CSA.
It also specifies that no provision of this bill prohibits or restricts the use, production, or distribution of marijuana in a state in which such activities are legal under state law.
What just happenedMay 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO](R-CO)Sponsor
12 cosponsors5 D7 R
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- Introduced in SenateMay 2, 2017
- May 2, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 2, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate