Senators Introduce Bill Aimed at Legalizing Medical Marijuana Nationwide

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For the first time in American history, a group of bipartisan legislators have banded together in an effort to repeal the federal ban on medical marijuana. The proposal, which is being sponsored by Senators Rand Paul, Cory Booker and Kirsten Gillibrand, takes the Obama Administration’s hands-off approach to medical marijuana to a new level by fully eliminating the risk of federal prosecution in states that have established programs for the distribution of medicinal cannabis.

The proposed legislation, aptly entitled the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, would “allow patients, doctors and businesses in states that have already passed medical marijuana laws to participate in those programs without fear of federal prosecution,” according to a press release issued by the lawmakers. The bill would also downgrade the DEA’s current Schedule I classification to a Schedule II.

Interestingly, many policy experts are torn in regards to whether the latest proposal will garner enough support to make a change. Some argue the time is right for legislation of this capacity, while others predict it is a dead issue upon delivery. However, regardless of the outcome, marijuana activists believe the bill will stir up some much needed discussion on the topic of nationwide pot reform and force federal lawmakers to lend a voice to the issue, while also facilitating a platform for public debate.

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