“Luria said she supports legalization of marijuana, that criminalizing it fuels our high incarceration rate which disproportionately hurts African-American communities."
"I have been public and outspoken in my support for legalizing marijuana for responsible adult use throughout my campaign, for expanded access to medical marijuana for our veterans, and for Virginia's state legislature to enact more compassionate policy regarding medical use of cannabis. While I have not served in elected office before to have voted on marijuana related legislation, I look forward to championing sensible drug laws."- As submitted to the 'NORML Candidate Questionnaire' on 8/31
“As the mother of a 10-year-old daughter, I can tell you there is nothing worse than watching your child in pain,” Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) said. “The unfortunate reality is that our outdated marijuana laws cause chronically ill children to suffer from unbearable bouts of pain every day.”
“As a mother, I will not stand on the sidelines while our outdated marijuana laws cause an undue hardship on our children and our families,” she said.
-Testimony before Judiciary Committee as reported by Marijuana Moment (https://www.marijuanamoment.net/congress-should-reclassify-marijuana-to-help-kids-with-cancer-lawmaker-testifies)
H.R.1588 Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2019
H.R.493 Sensible Enforcement of Cannabis Act of 2019
"In Congress, I am working to reform outdated cannabis policies. Last week, I voted for the SAFE Banking Act to ensure that cannabis-related businesses, in areas where it is legal, can have the same access to financial institutions as other businesses." (4/25/21)
"Now is a good time for us to decriminalize and legalize marijuana." (2/02/21)
"Cannabis is on Schedule I, so Madison's mother could lose her to child protective services. I can't sit when archaic laws cause undue hardships on children. That's why I support the Medical Marijuana Research Act to make cannabis accessible for medical research purposes." (10/03/20)
"I am hopeful that the Attorney General's cannabis policy summit will lead to common-sense policies that ease the burden on law enforcement, allow Coastal Virginia to safely enjoy marijuana’s economic benefits, and allow people suffering from chronic pain to find relief. As a cosponsor of the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act, I will continue to champion bills that reform our outdated marijuana laws." (12/17/19)