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Illinois considering marijuana legalization

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Illinois considering marijuana legalization

December 6, 2012 Updated Dec 6, 2012 at 10:39 PM CDT

ILLINOIS – Illinois House members are considering legalizing marijuana use for medical purposes.

 

Patients would have to get written certification from their regular doctor and be diagnosed with one of about 30 medical conditions, which include cancer, glaucoma, HIV, hepatitis C, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalgia.

 

If the bill passes in the House, it would go to the Senate where another, less restrictive bill passed in 2010.

 

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