On April 20, 2017, the State, Veterans, and Military Affairs committee in both the Colorado Senate and House officially signed off on advancing legislation that could eventually add Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying condition for Colorado’s medical marijuana program.
Passed by a 34 to 1 vote, Senate Bill 17-017 initially garnered strong support on the Senate floor during March. Approved by the House of Representatives on 4/20 after being slightly modified, SB17-017 will now head back for a final vote before the Senate.

Colorado: PTSD Legislation Advanced by House and Senate

On April 20, 2017, the State, Veterans, and Military Affairs committee in both the Colorado Senate and House officially signed off on advancing legislation that could eventually add Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying condition for Colorado’s medical marijuana program.

Passed by a 34 to 1 vote, Senate Bill 17-017 initially garnered strong support on the Senate floor during March. Approved by the House of Representatives on 4/20 after being slightly modified, SB17-017 will now head back for a final vote before the Senate. If passed again by the full Senate, SB17-017 would then require the signature of Gov. John Hickenlooper to be enacted.

Senate Bill 17-017 Modifications:

  • Qualifying PTSD patients must receive their diagnosis from a licensed mental health professional who has been able to provide a “full assessment of the patient’s medical history.”
  • The doctor/patient relationship must be a “bona fide physician-patient relationship.”
  • Juvenile patients under the age of 18 must possess two diagnoses of PTSD from two independent physicians.
  • Colorado’s parents will need to write a letter to the Department of Health, stating they consent to…

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