State Senate Passes Medical Marijuana for Epilepsy

Legislation that will permit children with severe cases of epilepsy to use medical marijuana is advancing to the Illinois House.

The measure passed the Illinois Senate on Wednesday by a 49-5 margin.

The sponsor of the legislation, State Senator Iris Martinez, says the chances of children becoming impaired shouldn't be a concern.  She says the oil portion of the cannabis plant contains little or no THC, which is the element linked to getting high.