Wyoming still treats medical marijuana patients as criminals

Published: April 29, 2004

Wyoming's legislative session ended without a medical marijuana bill being introduced. Sadly, seriously ill Wyoming residents will continue to be treated as criminals for using their medicine—until legislators have the courage and compassion to act. In 2003, Sen. Keith Goodenough (D-District 28) introduced a medical marijuana bill, but it died before making it to committee. Wyoming should not let the chance to protect medical marijuana patients escape again.

It is time to change the way Wyoming treats these patients. Please urge your legislators to introduce a medical marijuana bill next session: Only you can convince them that this issue is vital to Wyoming residents.

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Eight states currently protect medical marijuana patients from arrest and imprisonment. In 2003, MPP helped a ninth state, Maryland, pass a law that removed the threat of prison for the medical use of marijuana. Polls consistently show massive public support for this issue. Wyoming legislators must learn that their constituents care about the fate of seriously ill Wyoming residents. This cannot happen without your help. Please Take Action now.

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