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Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis and Other Matters) Amendment Bill — First Reading

31 January, 2018

Summary

The purpose of this bill is to make it legal for New Zealanders who are suffering from terminal illness or any debilitating condition to use cannabis or cannabis products with the support of a registered medical practitioner.

A personal vote was called for on the question, That the Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis and Other Matters) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.

Member in charge

Photo of Chlöe Swarbrick
Chlöe Swarbrick
Green Party, List

Votes Not passed by a large majority

Motion not agreed to.

Personal Vote

This was a personal vote (or conscience vote) which meant MPs could decide how to vote on their own, rather than having to follow the party position. Learn more on the official Parliament website.

47 Voted For




73 Voted Against





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