Medical marijuana patients in California won a victory Monday when the Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that would prevent patients from being denied organ transplants. The Associated Press reports: The Democratic governor [caption id="attachment_8938" align="alignright" width="240"] Gov. Jerry Brown[/caption] announced Monday that he signed AB258 by Democratic Assemblyman Marc Levine of San Rafael. Supporters say some patients who use medical marijuana have been denied life-saving organ transplants…

[caption id="attachment_8719" align="alignright" width="300"] Norman Smith (Photo: Reason)[/caption] In 2012, Norman Smith of Playa del Rey, California, died after being denied a liver transplant because he had used medical marijuana with a doctor’s recommendation. A bill to prevent similar tragedies — AB 258 — could get an Assembly floor vote any time — possibly today. If you are a California resident, please take a moment to ask your Assembly member right now to vote yes on AB 258. Hospitals and…