Vetoed by Governor Jodi Rell

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill decriminalizing possession and use of limited amounts of marijuana for those with seriously debilitating diseases.

Highlights:

-Allows those diagnosed with debilitating medical conditions and their primary caregivers to possess marijuana without risk of arrest or prosecution by any state agency (Sec. 2). -Limits the amount of marijuana allowed to four plants not taller than four feet each and one ounce of dried marijuana (Sec. 2). -Specifies that no person with a history of marijuana possession or drug dealing be certified as a primary caretaker (Sec 2.)

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill decriminalizing possession and use of limited amounts of marijuana for those with seriously debilitating diseases.

Highlights:

-Allows those diagnosed with debilitating medical conditions and their primary caregivers to possess marijuana without risk of arrest or prosecution by any state agency (Sec. 2). -Limits the amount of marijuana allowed to four plants not taller than four feet each and one ounce of dried marijuana (Sec. 2). -Specifies that no person with a history of marijuana possession or drug dealing be certified as a primary caretaker (Sec 2.)

Full Bill Text