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This concurrent resolution addresses the conflict between federal firearms regulations and state medical cannabis laws by urging Kentucky's congressional delegation to support amending the Gun Control Act of 1968. The resolution highlights that current federal law prohibits firearm possession for users of controlled substances, which includes cannabis, even in states like Kentucky that have legalized medical cannabis (effective January 1, 2025). The underlying issue is that medical cannabis users are currently forced to choose between accessing essential medical treatment for conditions like chronic pain and maintaining their Second Amendment right to bear arms. By requesting an amendment to the Gun Control Act, the resolution seeks to eliminate the legal confusion and risks faced by individuals who use medical cannabis while wanting to legally own firearms. The resolution also directs the Senate Clerk to formally communicate this request to the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, and Kentucky's congressional representatives, emphasizing the state's commitment to protecting citizens' rights and addressing inconsistencies in federal and state law.

Military Affairs and Security

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/scr23.html