SB 17-017

Senate Bill 17-017 allows people with acute stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to use medical marijuana legally in Colorado. This bill gives these patients the same rights and protections as other medical marijuana users under Colorado’s laws. The bill has been signed into law, meaning that individuals diagnosed with these conditions can now obtain medical marijuana for treatment purposes just like those with other qualifying health issues.

Official Summary

Committee on Cost-benefit Analysis of Legalized Marijuana in Colorado. The bill creates a statutory right to use medical marijuana for a patient with acute stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. The bill creates the same rights, limitations, and criminal defenses and exceptions as the constitutional right to use medical marijuana. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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