The North Carolina House will consider a medical marijuana legalization proposal on Tuesday morning, more than 12 weeks after the Senate passed the bill with bipartisan support.
On Wednesday, the “Compassionate Care Act,” the very first bill filed in the N.C. Senate this session, was added to the House’s calendar for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30. It is set for discussion only, meaning no votes will be taken that day.
The bill allows medical marijuana use statewide for people who have cancer, ALS, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder and other ailments. It does not allow recreational use and does not cover ailments such as chronic pain. It also has limited permits and new regulations.
