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Veterans: Safe Medical Marijuana Use and VA Doctor Consultations

This act allows veterans to use, possess, and transport medical marijuana in states or tribal lands where it is legal. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians can now discuss medical marijuana with veterans and recommend it as a treatment. The goal is to reduce opioid use among veterans and improve pain management.
Key points
Veterans can legally use medical marijuana in states and tribal lands where permitted, without federal repercussions.
VA physicians are now allowed to discuss and recommend medical marijuana to veterans, which was previously prohibited.
The act mandates studies on the effects of medical marijuana on veterans' pain and its role in reducing opioid addiction.
The safe harbor provisions for medical marijuana use will expire five years after the act's enactment.
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Print number: 117_S_1183
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-04-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1183.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans can legally use medical marijuana in states and tribal lands where permitted, without federal repercussions.
  • VA physicians are now allowed to discuss and recommend medical marijuana to veterans, which was previously prohibited.
  • The act mandates studies on the effects of medical marijuana on veterans' pain and its role in reducing opioid addiction.
  • The safe harbor provisions for medical marijuana use will expire five years after the act's enactment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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