It will pass in September (according to Balzac). But it will be the strictest of all-- must have terminal illness and no home growing. But it's a start.
not so, this is the actual language at the start of the bill
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL :
Allows patient to use marihuana to treat a serious illness under
medical supervision.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS :
Section 1. Legislative findings and Intent.
Section 2. Amends Public Health Law Article 33 by adding a new Title
V-A, Medical Use of Marihuana.
?3360 defines certified medical use, certified patient, certification,
designated caregiver, public place, serious condition, medical
marihuana, registry application, registry identification card, and
usable marihuana. A serious condition is defined as a severe
debilitating or life threatening condition or a condition associated
with or a complication of such a condition, or its treatment.