Frankfort, KY — A bill that would legalize medical marijuana under Kentucky law is on its way to the full House for a vote after clearing the House Judiciary Committee last night. House Bill 136 would allow Kentuckians to be prescribed medical, or medicinal, marijuana that is licensed to be grown, processed and dispensed in the state. Only patients with specific conditions outlined in the bill could be prescribed medical marijuana, and then only by their regular physician. The bill would not allow medical marijuana to be smoked, would not allow marijuana plants to be grown in patients’ homes, and would limit the THC (the main hallucinogenic compound in marijuana) content of processed medical marijuana to 70 percent. Rep. Angie Hatton, D-Whitesburg, said she supports the legislation. Hatton said opioid deaths have decreased by as much as 25 percent in state that have legalized medical marijuana. The bill ultimately passed the committee with overwhelming support. Sixteen committee members voted in favor of passing the bill out of committee.

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