A look at medical marijuana in Illinois' neighbor states

Illinois isn’t the first state in the Midwest to allow medical marijuana. Minnesota and Michigan have active cannabis programs for patients, while other nearby states are considering legislation. Some states allow children with seizures to be treated with cannabidiol oil, or CBD, a marijuana extract.

Here’s a look at where Illinois’ neighbor states stand:

- Wisconsin: Allows possession of non-psychoactive CBD oil to treat seizure disorder. Legislation to allow adults to use marijuana for recreational or medical reasons has been introduced, but it is unlikely to pass the Republican-controlled Legislature.

- Iowa: Allows CBD oil for intractable epilepsy, which causes seizures. The Legislature considered but did not pass a comprehensive medical marijuana measure this year.

- Missouri: Allows CBD oil for intractable epilepsy. Medical marijuana supporters have filed initiative petitions seeking a popular vote.

- Indiana: Bills to allow medical marijuana have been introduced in recent years but haven’t gone...

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