Legislators Work to Decriminalize Marijuana Oil Bill

The Alabama House of Representatives has voted to decriminalize non-high inducing marijuana oil in a bid to help people coping with debilitating seizures.  House members Wednesday voted unanimously for the bill.  It now goes to the Alabama Senate.  Cannabidiol, which doesn't cause a high like marijuana, is being explored as a treatment for seizures.  The bill would give people a defense from drug possession charges if they are using the oil to help with seizures.  The legislation is named "Leni's Law" for 4-year-old Leni Young.  Her family moved from Alabama to Oregon to get cannabidiol.  Lawmakers previously approved access to the oil through a University of Alabama at Birmingham study.  However, some patients, like Young, were unable to get into the study.