Politician Info
B+ Mary Brown (I - IL) MEDICAL USE
Position on Marijuana Legalization

In a questionnaire sent out by Chicago NORML, the candidate sent back the following answer:

Q: The Cannabis Regulation and Tax act, which was passed last year legalized up to 30 grams of cannabis for purchase by all adults over the age of 21. In doing so we also made history as a state by including expungement provisions never passed in any other state. Do you support further expungement of past cannabis convictions?

A: Yes. As it is law now than records should be expunged under the same law,  including amounts up to what the law currently allows.
Position on Marijuana Decriminalization

In a questionnaire sent out by Chicago NORML, the candidate sent back the following answer:

Q: In 2016, Governor Rauner signed SB2228, making possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis a civil offense punishable by a fine of between $100 and $200. Currently in 2020 the possession of up to 30 grams is legal and comes with 0 penalties. But possession of 31 or more grams is still criminally charged. Do you support further decriminalization of possession of larger quantities of cannabis over 30 grams? 

A: I believe if a person demonstrates a need to have a larger supply,  such as medical needs,  than a special allowance should be given.  
Position on Medical Marijuana

In a questionnaire sent out by Chicago NORML, the candidate sent back the following answer:

Q: The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, the pilot program for medicinal cannabis in Illinois, was made permanent as well as expanded, last year. Would you support continued expansion to the list of qualifying conditions, as well as further protections for patient supply and cost in light of adult-use legalization?

A: Absolutely,  my sister passed away from cancer,  and in her final months the process to get a medical marijuana card took forever and she passed before getting treatment,  this was 3 years ago.

Medical marijuana has been shown to provide many benefits for various ailments and is less destructive than prescription drugs,  the program needs to expanded and costs covered by health plans. 

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