And just like that.. the HSB 132 bill got pulled.

Yesterday, HSB 132 was pulled and did not go through the Public Safety Committee at all. To say that it is disheartening is an understatement. As a parent of a medically complex child who relies on medical cannabis oil to keep him safe and healthy, I just really cannot fathom the absolute cruelty that continues to go on for those who suffer in this state. I have so much more to say, but I will just bite my tongue. Next week is the funnel for the bills that will "make it" and I will just idly bide my time to see if anything happens for those who suffer at all.

It seems like we will probably only have a continuation of the 2014 Medical Cannabidiol Act - which tells families like mine that they are legal here in Iowa - but expect us to leave the state, go to another medical cannabis state, ask someone there to break the law to help us and risk arrest and prosecution in another state to bring it back.  If that's all we get, I will be thankful. But I think it's just pure cruelty that our lawmakers continue to take the literal lives of their constituents in their hands when 80% of the state feel that a medical cannabis should be an option for our sick and suffering. 

You can read the Radio Iowa Article here: ​https://www.radioiowa.com/2017/02/24/cannabis-oil-bill-shot-through-with-holes-and-stalls/

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