Massachusetts S50 expands eligibility for medical marijuana to include veterans with a debilitating medical condition.

Massachusetts S50 amends the state's medical marijuana law to expand eligibility for medical marijuana use. The bill defines a "qualifying patient" as someone diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition by a registered healthcare professional or a veteran receiving care at a federal Veterans Administration facility who provides their Veterans Administration "Blue Button Report Problem List" indicating an existing debilitating medical condition.

Massachusetts S50 expands eligibility for medical marijuana to include veterans with a debilitating medical condition.

Massachusetts S50 amends the state's medical marijuana law to expand eligibility for medical marijuana use. The bill defines a "qualifying patient" as someone diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition by a registered healthcare professional or a veteran receiving care at a federal Veterans Administration facility who provides their Veterans Administration "Blue Button Report Problem List" indicating an existing debilitating medical condition.