The Iowa Senate has passed a bill legalizing the use of a form of marijuana to treat chronic epilepsy Thursday.Watch video of this storyThe measure, passed 36 to 12, goes to the House.It allows the medical use of oil derived from the cannabis plant as a last-resort treatment for seizures caused by a chronic form of epilepsy.The oil cannot be smoked and doesn't create a high. It would have to be obtained in another state that produces it.A written recommendation from a neurologist would be required. Patients and caregivers must acquire a registration card through Iowa's Department of Public Health.Some Senators emotionally credited mothers of children with epilepsy who lobbied lawmakers with changing their minds.Opponents argued the bill sends a signal that marijuana is OK.What's your reaction? Add your comment to the box below or on the KCCI Facebook page.Look for more on this story coming up on KCCI-TV, KCCI.com and our mobile website m.kcci.com and apps.

The Iowa Senate has passed a bill legalizing the use of a form of marijuana to treat chronic epilepsy Thursday.



Watch video of this story


The measure, passed 36 to 12, goes to the House.



It allows the medical use of oil derived from the cannabis plant as a last-resort treatment for seizures caused by a chronic form of epilepsy.



The oil cannot be smoked and doesn't create a high. It would have to be obtained in another state that produces it.



A written recommendation from a neurologist would be required. Patients and caregivers must acquire a registration card through Iowa's Department of Public Health.



Some Senators emotionally credited mothers of children with epilepsy who lobbied lawmakers with changing their minds.



Opponents argued the bill sends a signal that marijuana is OK.



What's your reaction? Add your comment to the box below or on the KCCI Facebook page.

Look for more on this story coming up on KCCI-TV, KCCI.com and our mobile website m.kcci.com and apps.