The Iowa Legislature returned to work today, kicking off its 2022 legislative session. Sadly, the Hawkeye State’s elected leaders remain far behind the times when it comes to cannabis policy — Iowa hasn’t even decriminalized simple possession of cannabis, although voters support full legalization. After years of legislative inaction, three state senators have proposed a new approach — referring the question of legalization to voters themselves.

On Monday, Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed HF 2589 into law, expanding the list of medical conditions that qualify for Iowa’s Medical Cannabidiol Program, revising the amount of THC that can be possessed, and making other changes — both good and bad — to the program. The new law, which took effect today, makes the following changes: Revises the 3% THC cap to instead allow products with a total of 4.5 grams of THC every 90 days, with exceptions for cases where providers specify a specific, greater…

HF 2589 is a mixed bag for patients. On Wednesday, the Iowa Senate sent Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) a bill (HF 2589) that takes several major steps forward and some equally significant steps backwards for the state’s medical CBD program. The bill passed after a heated debate, during which Sen. Joe Bolkcom (D) called for passage of a superior bill, which would have ensured patients could obtain as much medical cannabis as they need. Sen. Bolkcom also lambasted HF 2589’s negative impact on workers. Here’s…

Urge Gov. Reynolds to allow home delivery of cannabidiol. Gov. Kim Reynolds’ administration has taken some steps to preserve safe access to medical cannabidiol during this time of social distancing: Iowa’s medical cannabidiol program is allowing curbside pickup during the pandemic and is encouraging telemedicine consultations. However, we are disappointed the governor has not taken other steps, including allowing home delivery. Please take a moment to urge the governor to allow home delivery during…

Ask your lawmakers to support a comprehensive medical marijuana program! On Friday, November 1, the board that oversees Iowa’s low-THC medical cannabis program recommended adding PTSD and intellectual disability with aggression to the program’s list of qualifying conditions. Now, the Iowa Board of Medicine must agree with these additions before they are added.Expanding the list of qualifying conditions is an important victory for some patients. Unfortunately, the board rejected adding opioid dependency…

Ask your lawmakers to support a comprehensive medical cannabis program. On Friday, November 1, the Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Board will decide whether to add PTSD as a qualifying condition under the state's low-THC medical cannabis program. If you are a patient suffering from PTSD or a supportive medical professional, don't miss this opportunity to voice your support. You can find more information on PTSD and medical cannabis programs here. If you can't attend the meeting, or if you want…

Ask your lawmakers to support a comprehensive medical marijuana program! The Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Board, which is charged with adding qualifying medical conditions to Iowa's low-THC medical cannabis program, will be meeting Friday, November 1. If you are a patient suffering from PTSD, please consider attending the meeting to voice your support for adding PTSD as a qualifying condition. When: Friday, November 1, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Where: Iowa Laboratory Facility – 2240 DMACC Blvd,…

Late last week, Gov. Kim Reynolds vetoed HF 732, a bill that would have dramatically improved Iowa's medical marijuana program, including by allowing patients to use cannabis with the amounts of THC that works for them. The bill originally passed overwhelmingly in the House and Senate. Patients in Iowa are suffering, and Gov. Reynolds has exacerbated their pain. It's inexcusable to withhold medicine that we know helps patients. Contact Gov. Reynolds today and tell her "Shame on you for hurting…

If you live in Iowa, contact Gov. Kim Reynolds today to ask her to sign HF 732. Just before the Iowa Legislature’s session adjourned on Saturday, the Senate passed a bill to expand Iowa’s nascent medical marijuana program. It now heads to Gov. Kim Reynold’s desk. Contact Gov. Reynolds today to ask her to support Iowa’s medical marijuana patients. The bill — HF 732 — would remove the three percent cap of THC in medical marijuana products and instead institute a per-person limit of 25 grams every…

If you're an Iowa resident, ask your lawmakers to expand Iowa's medical marijuana program today. Two bills to expand Iowa's low-THC medical marijuana program are working their way through the Iowa Legislature and have passed some important hurdles. On Wednesday, committees voted in favor of bills (SF 501 and HSB 244) that would make numerous positive changes to Iowa's medical marijuana program. The much-welcomed reforms include: Removing the three percent THC cap on medical marijuana products; Allowing…