New Jersey lawmakers have given final legislative approval to a measure that would allow medical marijuana to be used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, a move heavily favored by military veterans.
The bill, however, still faces a possible veto by Republican Gov. Chris Christie, who has often expressed his dislike for the legalization of medical marijuana. At a press conference on Aug. 2, Christie refused to take a position on the bill, saying only that he would review it.
The bill, A457, passed the Senate on Aug. 1 in a 28-9 vote, following the Assembly’s passage on June 16 in a 56-13 vote. Both votes, which included some Republican support, are enough to support an override if Christie vetoes the bill.
“For many veterans, the effects of PTSD are not always healed by time and can be lasting and profound,” Assemblyman Timothy Eustace, D-Bergen, one of the primary sponsors, said in a statement.
“When it comes to PTSD, medical marijuana holds the promise of providing significant relief as it does for many other illnesses and conditions that are not easily treatable with traditional medication,” Eustace said.
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