Christiana: Suffering Children Need Access to Medical Cannabis
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver/Washington) today voted in favor of legislation (
Senate Bill 3) that would permit the use of medical cannabis in Pennsylvania in a controlled fashion. As a concerned parent, he released the following statement explaining his support for the long-debated issue:
“As a father, I cannot even imagine the anguish of watching my child suffer from a debilitating and painful disease and being powerless to help them. Imagine a doctor telling parents that their child could get relief from their pain with medical cannabis, but they can’t because of where they live. This issue has a direct impact on the quality of life of Pennsylvania citizens, and for some, it’s a matter of life and death. We must put politics aside and show compassion to those suffering from these devastating illnesses. That is why I voted today for legislation that would safely implement the use of medical cannabis oil in this state.”
Senate Bill 3 would establish a program for use of medical cannabis oil for patients with a “serious medical condition,” to be administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The legislation passed the House with a final vote of 149-43. It must return to the Senate for concurrence before it goes to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Representative Jim Christiana
15th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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