[Neutral] SB 135 — Legalizing Medical Marijuana

  • Position: Needs amendments
  • Bill Number: SB 135
  • Session: 2023
  • Latest Update: March 15, 2023
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Summary

The ACLU of Kansas wholeheartedly supports the passage of medical marijuana in Kansas. However, we believe to truly address the harm from the War on Drugs, we must ensure equity in marijuana legalization. SB 135 is a flawed bill that would legalize marijuana, but fails to address the larger concerns that come with legalization. We submitted this neutral testimony asking for significant changes in SB 135 so that this bill can more holistically promote civil liberties in Kansas.

Publications

Feb 14, 2023

Marijuana is medicine, and it’s time to legalize medical marijuana in Kansas.

We’ve had enough of our state’s antiquated laws criminalizing medical treatments for Kansans in need. Let’s be clear: marijuana is medicine, and it’s time to legalize medical marijuana in Kansas.

no one should face criminal penalties for pursuing the medical care they need

News & Commentary

Feb 25, 2023

ACLU of Kansas to host Medical Marijuana Day of Action at Kansas capitol building this Wednesday

Kansas citizens face criminal penalties for using cannabis to ease their medical suffering. For example, according to the Kansas ACLU’s press release, last December a Hays, KS man who was terminally ill and and facing the final stages of inoperable cancer had police search his room.

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