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Indiana Bills Would Legalize Medical Marijuana; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 17, 2016) – Three bills introduced in the Indiana House would legalize medical marijuana in the state. If signed into law, the legislation would take another step toward nullifying the unconstitutional federal prohibition on cannabis in practice and effect. Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon (D-Munster) introduced House Bill 1303 (HB1303), Rep. Charlie Brown…

Iowa Right to Try Act Would Reject Some FDA Restrictions on Terminal Patients

DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 16, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Iowa Senate would set the foundation to nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments by terminally ill patients. Sen. Sen. Jeffrey Danielson (D-Black Hawk County) introduced Senate Bill 40 (SF40) on Jan. 10. The…

Maine Bill Would Authorize Legislature to Review and Reject Implementation of Federal Regulations

AUGUSTA, Maine (Jan. 17, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Maine House would authorize the legislature to review and reject state regulations adopted to facilitate federal acts. A coalition of three Democrat representatives introduced House Bill 23 (LD23) on Jan. 10. The legislation would repeal the provision of Maine law that exempts major substantive rules that…

Washington State Bill Would End Support of Warrantless Federal Spying Programs

OLYMPIA, Wash. (Jan. 17, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Washington state House would end state cooperation with warrantless federal spying. Passage of the legislation would not only help protect privacy in Washington, it would help hinder unconstitutional federal surveillance. A bipartisan coalition of five representatives introduced House Bill 1193 (HB1193) on Jan. 13. Titled…

Permission not Required: “Constitutional Carry” Bill Introduced in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Jan. 17, 2017) – A “Constitutional Carry” bill introduced in the Minnesota House would make it legal to carry a concealed firearm without a license in the state, and foster an environment hostile to federal gun control. A coalition of 15 representatives filed House Bill 188 (HF188) on Jan. 12. If passed…

New York Bills Would Place Limits on Drones; Hinder Federal Surveillance Program

ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 16, 2017) – Bills introduced in the New York legislature would limit the warrantless use of surveillance drones. The legislation would not only establish important privacy protections at the state level, it would also help thwart the federal surveillance state. A bipartisan coalition of six representatives introduced Assembly Bill 901 (A901) on…

Permission Not Required: “Constitutional Carry” Bill Introduced in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 16, 2017) – A so-called “Constitutional Carry” bill filed in the Indiana House would make it legal for most Hoosiers to carry a firearm without a license, and foster an environment hostile to federal gun control. Rep. Jim Lucas (R) and three cosponsors introduced House Bill 1159 (HB1159) on Jan. 9. The…

Washington State Bill Takes on Drone Spying, Would Also Hinder Federal Surveillance State

OLYMPIA, Wash. (Jan. 16, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Washington state House would limit the use of surveillance drones. The legislation would not only establish important privacy protections at the state level, it would also help thwart the federal surveillance state. A bipartisan coalition of nine representatives introduced House Bill 1102 (HB1102) on…