Apr 17, 2013
Department of Licensing and Professional Regulation, House Bill 1, House of Representatives, Illinois Department of Agriculture, Lou Lang, Senate
On Wednesday, in a 61-57 vote, the Illinois House of Representatives passed legislation that would remove criminal penalties for the medical use of marijuana by patients with serious illnesses whose doctors recommend it. This marks the first time the House has approved such a measure.
House Bill 1, sponsored by Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie),
We’re very excited about today’s victory, but the fight is far from over. The bill now heads to the state Senate. If you live in Illinois, please contact your senator now and urge him or her to vote “yes” on HB 1.