Medical marijuana bill introduced in Missouri
Published: March 22, 2007
Rep. Thomas Villa (D-108th) and seven co-sponsors have introduced HB 1138, which would protect seriously ill medical marijuana patients from arrest and prosecution in Missouri. But this bill cannot succeed without the help of activists like you!
We need you to do two crucial things right now.
1) Please click here to send a letter to your legislators, urging them to support HB 1138 on behalf of medical marijuana patients in Missouri. Our automated system will allow you to easily send pre-written letters to your legislators, or you can compose the letters yourself. State legislators truly do listen to their constituents, and you can make a world of difference by taking action now.
2) Follow up your e-mail with a call to your legislators. You can find their contact information here. When you call, please politely tell them:
"Seriously ill Missourians shouldn't have to fear arrest for using marijuana with their doctors' approval. Please stand up for these patients and support Representative Villa's bill, HB 1138. Thank you."
Rep. Villa's bill would create a state registry ID card system, which would make it easy for law enforcement to quickly determine that a patient has his or her doctor's recommendation for medical marijuana use. This helps to avoid the detention and arrest of legitimate patients. In addition, patients without registry cards would be able to avoid prosecution by showing medical records that prove their medical need for marijuana. The bill also allows for the creation of nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries that would provide patients with places to safely and reliably obtain their medicine.
Please e-mail your senator today and ask him or her to support HB 1138.
Thank you for supporting the Marijuana Policy Project. Please pass this message along to friends and family throughout the state so that others can stand up for Missouri's most vulnerable residents.
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