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Connecticut bill would allow kids to use medical marijuana

A General Assembly panel has advanced a proposal expanding Connecticut's medical marijuana program to allow children with several debilitating conditions to access the drug. Under the proposal, residents under age 18 could be considered a qualifying patient with approval from a parent, pediatrician and a physician with experience treating the debilitating condition.

 

One critic of the measure, Republican Representative Richard Smith of New Fairfield says until there's more definitive medical information on the effects of marijuana on developing brains, he can't support the bill. 

 

The measure was approved by the committee 29 to 15. 

 

Also among those voting against it was Cecilia Buck-Taylor of New Milford, Wilton Senator Toni Boucher, Danbury Senator Mike McLachlan, John Shaban of Redding and Brookfield Representative Steve Harding.  One of the yes votes came from Danbury Representative Bob Godfrey.

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