Title:
MA: Medical marijuana on the docket
Message:
On Wednesday, January 5, the 2011-2012 Massachusetts
legislative session officially began! Once again, the Marijuana Policy Project,
along with Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance,
will be working with Rep. Smizik to ensure that seriously ill residents of the
Bay State are afforded protection from arrest and prosecution for using medical
marijuana. Please e-mail
your legislators today and ask them to co-sponsor this important legislation.
Although we were disappointed
that leadership failed to allow HB 2160 out of committee last session, we
understand that sometimes it takes time to convince legislators of the
importance of medical marijuana legislation. Rep. Smizik recognizes the
seriousness of this issue, which is why he has drafted legislation that
protects patients from arrest and prosecution for using a treatment method
recommended by their physician. Docket number 00371 also ensures that patients
have safe and affordable access to their medicine by setting up state-regulated
dispensaries. Ask your
legislators to sign on as co-sponsors today!
Please contact your state senator
and representative to ask them to talk to Rep. Smizik about co-sponsoring his medical marijuana bill. Please also take a moment to contact Speaker DeLeo to politely and respectfully ask that medical
marijuana legislation receive a vote this year.
Finally, if you are
a patient with a serious medical condition who could benefit from medical
marijuana, a loved one, a medical professional, or a member of law enforcement
or the clergy who might be interested in speaking out, please contact the
Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance to see how you can be of special help
in passing this legislation.
Thank you for your
continued support.
